Yet see—the sword, the flag, the field!

Glory and Greece around me see!

The Spartan, borne upon his shield,

Was not more free.

Awake! (not Greece—she is awake!)

Awake my spirit! Think through whom

Thy life-blood tracks its parent lake.

And then strike home!

Up to the battle! There is found

A soldier’s grave—for thee the best;