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172 So they strips off their hide an' they grills in their bones,

Till the shadows crawl out from beneath the pore stones

Towards the section, etc.

An' the Mauser-bird stops an' the jackals begin,

An' the 'orse-guard comes up and the Gunners 'ook in

As a 'int to the pompom an' six 'undred men. .

Off through the dark with the stars to rely on—

(Alpha Centauri an' somethin' Orion)

Moves the section, etc.

Same bloomin' 'ole which the ant-bear 'as broke,

Same bloomin' stumble an' same bloomin' joke

Down the section, etc.

Same "which is right?" where the cart-tracks divide,

Same "give it up" from the same clever guide

To the section, etc.