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.