Duchenier, or, The revolt of La Vendée |
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Page 235 - Aspirez à ses destinées , Guerriers , défenseurs de nos lois ! Tous ses jours furent des années; Tous ses faits furent des exploits. La mort qui frappa sa jeunesse Respectera son souvenir: S'il n'atteignit point la vieillesse, II sera vieux dans l'avenir. LES GUERRIERS. Sur les rochers de l'Armorique, II terrassa la trahison ; II vainquit l'hydre fanatique, Semant la flamme et le poison.
Page 235 - D'un héros pacificateur. • Oui, tu seras notre modèle: Tu n'as point terni tes lauriers. Ta voix libre, ta voix fidèle Est toujours présente aux guerriers. Aux champs d'honneur on vit ta gloire ; Ton ombre, au milieu de nos rangs, Saura captiver la victoire, Et punir encor les tyrans. . LE CHANT DU RETOUR. 2i FRIMAIRE A