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Leaves of Grass (1881-82)
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I SAW OLD GENERAL AT BAY.
I SAW old General at bay, |
(Old as he was, his gray eyes yet shone out in battle like stars,) |
His small force was now completely hemm'd in, in his works, |
He call'd for volunteers to run the enemy's lines, a desperate
emergency,
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I saw a hundred and more step forth from the ranks, but two or
three were selected,
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I saw them receive their orders aside, they listen'd with care, the
adjutant was very grave,
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I saw them depart with cheerfulness, freely risking their lives. |
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