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Scene II

(Tampa Bay. Martial music heard without. Enter Soldiers under the command of Major Dade).
Major Dade
Soldiers! You know the object of this march;
It is to guard this country from the foe—
To save the helpless—succor the distrest.
Impelled by justice for the injured dead,
Let us be vigilant to meet them now—
Our watchword being, Victory or death!
On-on, brave warriours! for the battle-field!

(Exeunt omnes.)