I SAW OLD GENERAL AT BAY. 
I saw old General at bay; 	
(Old as he was, his grey eyes yet shone out in battle 
         like stars;) 	
His small force was now completely hemmed in, in his 
         works; 	
He call'd for volunteers to run the enemy's lines—a 
         desperate emergency; 	
I saw a hundred and more step forth from the ranks— 
         but two or three were selected; 	
I saw them receive their orders aside—they listen'd 
         with care—the adjutant was very grave; 	
I saw them depart with cheerfulness, freely risking their 	
          lives.