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Blow again trumpeter⁠—conjure war’s alarums.

Swift to thy spell a shuddering hum like distant thunder rolls,

Lo, where the arm’d men hasten⁠—lo, mid the clouds of dust the glint of bayonets,

I see the grime-faced cannoneers, I mark the rosy flash amid the smoke, I hear the cracking of the guns;

Nor war alone⁠—thy fearful music-song, wild player, brings every sight of fear,

The deeds of ruthless brigands, rapine, murder⁠—I hear the cries for help!

I see ships foundering at sea, I behold on deck and below deck the terrible tableaus.