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 Are calm; they knew each other’s worth, And reverently the Band went forth. They met, when they had reached the door, The Banner which a Soldier bore, One marshalled thus with base intent That he in scorn might go before, And, holding up this monument, Conduct them to their punishment; So cruel Sussex, unrestrained By human feeling, had ordained: The unhappy Banner Francis saw, And, with a look of calm command Inspiring universal awe, He took it from the Soldier's hand; And all the People that were round Confirmed the deed in peace profound. —High transport did the Father shed Upon his Son—and they were led, Led on, and yielded up their breath, Together died, a happy death!