In this long brutal war, and obstinate.
Now bare your arms for other work instead,—
This hard-bound earth to break and excavate;
They serve us better, foul with dust and mud,
Than when bedabbled with the foeman's blood.
Let no one in the ranks this duty shun,
But join in strife his neighbour to surpass.
Let officer and private work as one,
Without distinction, or respect of class.
Myself will seize the spade, and when begun