But who, if he be called upon to face

Some awful moment to which Heaven has joined

Great issues, good or bad for humankind,

Is happy as a lover.

Character of the Happy Warrior.

And through the heat of conflict keeps the law

In calmness made, and sees what he foresaw.

Character of the Happy Warrior.

Whom neither shape of danger can dismay,

Nor thought of tender happiness betray.