The Singers' companion, a choice selection of fashionable songs/With helmet on his brow

WITH HELMET ON HIS BROW.

Music "Le Pette de Tambour."

With helmet on his brow, and sabre on his thigh,
The soldier mounts his gallant steed, to conquer or to die
His plume like a pennon streams on the wanton summer wind,
In the path of glory still that white plume shalt thou find

Then let the trumpet's blast
⁠To the brazen drum reply,
"A soldier must with honour live,
⁠Or at once with honour die!"

O! bright as his own good sword, a soldier's fame must
And pure as the plume that floats above his helm so white and free!
No fear in his heart must dwell, but the dread that shame may throw,
One spot on that blade so bright, one stain on that plume of snow!
⁠Then let the trumpet's blast, &c.