Thus, when a Town has yielded, ’tis agreed— 140
So have I heard—some Favour shall succeed;
For, though the conquered Army must obey
The Conqueror’s Will and sadly walk away,
Yet ’tis allowed to valiant Men and stout
With War’s proud Honours to march proudly out.”
JOSEPH AND CHARLES.
To an old Friend with friendly Spirit came
A brave old Seaman, Fletcher was his Name;
Late from Madras, and eager to behold