But with a manner something larger,

As warriors who between their knees

Have learned to steer the bounding charger.

Unchanged their language, rude and firm,

Save where a khaki note is sounded,

And here and there a towpath term

With military tags confounded.

"Get forward! Are you ready? Quick—

March!" "Get a move on! Keep it breezy!"

"Two, mind the step!" "Swing out and kick!"