So gather, my men, for the fight that is near,
And follow me, men, when the battle is here,
And again your old leader your leader shall be,
And you’ll fight and you’ll conquer again, led by me.”
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He spoke, and the people arose at his word,
And the march of the millions to aid him, I heard;
“At my call how they gather to triumph,” said he,
“And they’ll conquer and conquer again yet with me;
For England’s I am till I yield up my breath,