First Line: Only an armour-bearer, firmly I stand,

Only an armour-bearer, firmly I stand,
Waiting to follow at the King's command ;
Marching, if Onward shall the order be,
Standing by my Captain, serving faithfully.

Hear ye the battle-cry ! Forward ! the call ;
See, see, the faltering ones, backward they fall.
Surely my Captain may depend on me,
Though but an armour-bearer I may be.

2 Only an armour-bearer, now in the field,
Guarding a shining helmet, sword, and shield,
Waiting to hear the thrilling battle- cry,
Ready then to answer, Master, here am I.

3 Only an armour-bearer, yet may I share
Glory immortal, and a bright crown wear :
If in the battle to my trust I'm true,
Mine shall be the honours in the
Grand Review.