105S HISTORY OF THE ORPHAN BRIGADE.

" But as the struggle fiercer grew,

Light marching orders came apace,    And baggage-wagon soon gave place To that which sterner uses knew.

"But while the corn fields give supply We'll take, content, the roasting-ear."

"Our tents   they went a year ago; Now kettle, spider, frying-pan, Are lost to us, and as we can We live, while marching to and fro.

" Our food has lessened, till at length

E'en want's gaunt image seems to threat    A foe to whom the bravest yet Must yield at last his knightly strength.