And calls our lads to go,
With a rally, rally-ho! &c.
Good men and rattling horses are not all that England needs;
She wants sound knowledge in the men, and training in the steeds.
Scouting and reconnaissance are not needed for the fox,
Nor "leading in big masses" for the furious final shocks,
When away the troopers go,
With a rally, rally, ho! &c.
But when a squadron charges on the real field of war,
Courage and a good seat alone will not go very far;