6cb forefathers, in days of yore, The good yew bow could bend, And. through the forest, o'er the moor, Their clothyard arrows send. The bounding deer as fsst it flew Along the country side, The speeding arrow quickly drew Their heart's blood gushing tide.
.When Gallia threaten'd freedom's throne, And spread her legions.round— ' When Cintra'a squadrons had all flown ' lAnd left the invaded ground— Our British Grenadiers bo bold, Their stand could still maintain And,drive the " Guard " the Imperial old JFrom the flowery land of Spain. •Our Riflemen, they still can shew T?he( hearts both stout and strong, • That bid defiance to the foe In olden tales and song. \ And while our rifle corps remain ' (United heart and hand,,.', "• ' - We still wiirfiglifwith might and'main 3for our Queen and Church and land. Y.E.B.
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Colonist, Volume III, Issue 281, 29 June 1860, Page 4
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