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WAR SONG.

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REMEMBER THE GLORIES OF BRIEN THE BRAVE*^[1].

I.

Remember the glories of Brien the brave,
Tho' the days of the hero are o'er;
Tho' lost to Moronia†^[2] and cold in the grave,
He returns to Kinkora‡^[3] no more!
That star of the field, which so often has pour'd
Its beam on the battle is set;
But enough of its glory remains on each sword,
To light us to victory yet!

1. Brien Borombe, the great Monarch of Ireland, who was killed at the battle of Clontarf, in the beginning of the 11th century, after having defeated the Danes in twenty-five engagements.
2. Munster.
3. The palace of Brien.