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MG-A(G.756.042
25 Nov 1756:11,12 (603)
The Virginia-Centinel. No. X. . . [Discussion on honour,
bravery &c. of soldiers]
But soldiers differ; some will shed their blood,
And some drink Bumbo-- for their country's good.
Some in the field will nobly risque their lives;
Some hero like, will swear or play at fives.
. . . [3 lines]
. . . [Discussion continues]
"Shew me one scar character'd on their skin:
"Men's flesh preserv'd so whole but seldom win."
Shakespear.
. . . [Discussion continues]
[Verse attributed to Horace]
Our hardy youth should learn to bear
Sharp want, to rein the warlike steed;
To hurl the well-directed spear,
With pointed force, and bid the Parthian bleed.
. . . [Discussion continues on weaknesses of youth]
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