Fare ye well, ye gallant soldiers,

Who have fought our country’s battles;

Whether soon or whether later,

Whether north or whether southern,

Whether east or west or foreign,

Ye have fought them well and bravely

In the ever changing cycle.

Bear, ye echoes, to our patriots,

Waft, ye breezes, our sad parting.

CANTO V.
1820-1833.
STATESMEN.