"Thank God, we have kept the flag floating."—General White.
Some men, like French, display much dash;
They boldly rush upon the foe,
Their sword-blades like the lightning flash,
As they on helm or hauberk clash;
Nor fear the foeman's blow.
We praise them for their gallant deeds;
They are the men the Empire needs.
But true as they are those who stand
Within the fort beleaguered round;