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SAN SEBASTIAN

(August 1813)

With Toughts of Sergeant M—— (Pensioner),
who died 185-


"WHY, Sergeant, stray on the Ivel Way,
As though at home there were spectres rife?
From first to last 'twas a proud career!
And your sunny years with a gracious wife
Have brought you a daughter dear.

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