The way the transportation mules are fed,—
These are the battle too, and victory’s price.
And we, in days when no attack is feared
And none is hoped,—no sudden courage called,—
Should strengthen our intrenchments quietly,
Review the forces, exercise the troops,
Feeling the while, not “When will battle come?”
But, “This is battle! We are conquering now!”
STEP FASTER, PLEASE.
Of all most aggravating things,