Good proof of this the Country gain'd,
One day, when ye were vex'd and strain'd—
Entrusted to another's care,
And forc'd unworthy stripes to bear.

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[Variant 19:]

1836. (Expanding four lines into six.)
Here was it—on this rugged spot
Which now contented with our lot
We climb—that piteously abused
Ye plung'd in anger and confused:


1819

Here was it—on this rugged spot
Which now contented with our lot
We climb—that piteously abused
Ye plung'd in anger and confused:

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[Variant 20:]

1836
... in your ... 1819

... in your ...

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[Variant 21:]

1836
The ranks were taken with one mind; 1819

The ranks were taken with one mind;