And then ’twill be a joy to see
Our boys the plunder sharing—
The victor’s toil deserve the spoil.”
“Of course it does,” says Waring.
“If met by forces of the Crown
’Neath flags and banners royal,
We’ll simply shoot the traitors down
For conduct so disloyal;
We’ll feel a pang at every bang,
We’ll weep with every volley;