He offered himself for the land he loved,
But what shall we say for her?
He gave to his country a soldier’s life;
’Twas dearer by far to the soldier’s wife,
All honor to-day to her!
He went to the war while his blood was hot,
But what shall we say of her?
He saw himself through the battle’s flame
A hero’s reward on the scroll of fame:
What honor is due to her?