I served; but it is many years ago,

When first Bohemia[167] raised her banner 'gainst

The Austrian.

Gab.‍Well, that's over now, and peace

Has turned some thousand gallant hearts adrift

To live as they best may: and, to say truth,

Some take the shortest.

Wer.‍What is that?

Gab.‍Whate'er

They lay their hands on. All Silesia and