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OUNG Henry was as brave a youth As ever grac'd a martial story; And Jane was fair as lovely truth: She sigh'd for love, and he for glory.

With her his faith he meant to plight, And told her many a gallant story; Till war, their honest joys to blight, Call'd him away from love to glory.

Brave Henry met the foe with pride; Jane follow'd, fought—ah! hapless story! In man's attire, by Henry's side, She died for love, and he for glory.

DIEU! adieu! my only life, My honour calls me from thee: Remember thou'rt a soldier's wife— Those tears but ill become thee. What though by duty I am call'd Where thund'ring cannons rattle, Where Valour's self might stand appall'd! When on the wings of thy dear love, To heaven above Thy fervent orisons are flown; The tender prayer Thou putt'st up there, Shall call a guardian angel down, To watch me in the battle.