Chapter 8 of 18 · 57 words · ~1 min read

V.

We may not see their forms again, God help 'em, should they find the strife! For they are strong and fearless men, And make no coward terms for life; They'll fight as long as Marion bids, And when he speaks the word to shy, Then--not till then--they turn their steeds, Through thickening shade and swamp to fly.