Of many a battle-plain,
And lavished strength and life;
My guerdon is a chain!
V.
‘I brought a true heart brave,
A spirit bold and free,
Free as the ocean wave;
My country! unto thee.
VI.
‘I had not thought to start
Of many a battle-plain,
And lavished strength and life;
My guerdon is a chain!
V.
‘I brought a true heart brave,
A spirit bold and free,
Free as the ocean wave;
My country! unto thee.
VI.
‘I had not thought to start