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VGW(HU.756.003
3 Sep 1756:11, 12 (295)
The Virginia-Centinel. No. X.
[Latin poem by Virgil.]
The profession of soldiers, especially at such a time as
this, is not only noble, but benevolent . . . [9 lines]
But soldier 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 her-like, will swear, or play at fives.
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Shew me one scar character'd on their skin,
Men's flesh preserv'd so whole but seldom win. [signed]
Shak.
. . . [1/4 column, discussion of virtue of being a soldier,
quote from Horace and translation.]
Their country calls; and see! the heroes run
To save her-- if the game or dance is done.
Luxury and sensuality have unmanned many an army, and
enslaved or ruined many flourishing cities and Kingdoms. . .
[1/2 column]
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