But what of that? you'll have the benefit
Of knowing that you die a soldier's death."
Obedience was young Hongree's strongest point,
But he imagined that he only owed
Allegiance to his Mahry and his King.
"If Mahry bade me lead these fated men,
I'd lead them—but I do not think she would.
If Charles, my King, said, 'Go, my son, and die,'
I'd go, of course—my duty would be clear.