The battle of Waterloo. A poem / [John Haskins].

  • Haskins, John
Date:
1816
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: The battle of Waterloo. A poem / [John Haskins]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Throughout the day what bleeding thousands fell, Alas! the thinn'd brigades too plainly tell; And yet e'en victory holds her doubtful scale, Unknowing which shall finally prevail. One desperate effort now the Gauls intend. To bring the contest to decisive end, Their chosen troops, with animated cry, March gaily on for death or victory. Once more th' artillery 'gan its dreadful play, True to its aim and swept whole files away, Unaw’d they march, though still as they proceed. From each discharge the throng'd battalions bleed ; Now near advanc'd, the glorious sight imparts New life and vigor to the British hearts. Instant their squares each compact front enlarge, Prompt to obey they hail the word to “ Charge / 'Tis done, they fly ! the Gallic armies fly ! And from the bayonet turn the averted eye. \
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