by Thomas Augustine Arne (1710 - 1778)
The soldier tired
Language: English
The soldier tired of wars, alarms, Forswears the clang of hostile arms and scorns the spear and shield. But if the brazen trumpet sound, He burns with conquest to be crown'd, And dares again the field.
Authorship:
- by Thomas Augustine Arne (1710 - 1778) [author's text checked 1 time against a primary source]
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Word count: 36