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said that Fame her clarion dropped

Because great deeds were done no more—

That even Duty knew no shining ends,

And Glory—'twas a fallen star!

But battle can heroes and bards restore.

Nay, look at Kenesaw:

Perils the mailed ones never knew

Are lightly braved by the ragged coats of blue,

And gentler hearts are bared to deadlier war.