Anonymous

“ When the banner, the banner of war is unfurl'd.
On the shore how alert, how intrepid the crew;
How firm at their sovereign’s command;
Or dauntless o’er ocean her foes to pursue,
And die for the cause of our land.
Yet one tear, ere the heroes' depart,
One sigh shall be driven from the heart;
One kiss on the cheek which sweet sorrows impearl'd
When the banner, the banner of war is unfurl'd. ”