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War
For what but Risings was the Stubborn war
Between the Clans of York and Lancaster?
Between the Clans of York and Lancaster?
He thought no Stratagem so warlike
As ceazing Danger by the Forelock,
Nor any martial Disingagments
So honorable as Detachments.
He knew the force of woman Conduct
By h[i]s Cuntry woman bold Queen Bonduc,
And what H' had found himself by proof
And therefore Soldierlike drew of[f]
Surprizd him in his new Redout
Without a Sentinel or Scout.
As ceazing Danger by the Forelock,
Nor any martial Disingagments
So honorable as Detachments.
He knew the force of woman Conduct
By h[i]s Cuntry woman bold Queen Bonduc,
And what H' had found himself by proof
And therefore Soldierlike drew of[f]
Surprizd him in his new Redout
Without a Sentinel or Scout.
Glory gaind by fighting's little
Unless it be in Stealing Vittle.
Unless it be in Stealing Vittle.
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