When I know more of tactics than a novice in a nunnery;

In short, when I’ve a smattering of elemental strategy,

(Bothered for next rhyme.)—Strategy, strategy—

(struck with an idea)

You’ll say a better major-general has never sat a gee—

(Joyously.) You’ll say a better major-general has never sat a gee!

All. You’ll say a better, etc.

Gen. For my military knowledge, though I’m plucky and adventury,

Has only been brought down to the beginning of the century,

But still in learning vegetable, animal, and mineral, etc.