Tough mule meat June sans November,
And the Minie balls that whistled thro’ the air
Listen to the Minie balls,
Listen to the Minie balls;
The Minie balls are singing in the air.’”
“Jeanne,” said Bob, “do you hear that? Do you think you have any Yankees that are as brave as our people?”
“As brave perhaps,” replied Jeanne, “but no braver, Bob. I think no people could be more courageous than your people have shown themselves through this siege. I am proud of them as Americans, but I am sorry that their courage is shown for such a cause.”
“Ah, we’ll win yet,” said Bob, her eyes shining, “and then we will show you that we can be as generous as we are brave.”
And the days passed by.