Quote by Elbridge Jefferson Cutler, Yale

The Volunteer AT dawn, he said, I bid them all farewell,To go where bugles call and rifles gleam.And with the restless thought asleep he fell,And glided into dream.A great hot plain from sea to mountain spread, -Through it a level river slowly drawn:He moved with a vast crowd, and at its headStreamed banners like the dawn.There came a blinding flash, a deafening roar,And dissonant cries of triumph and dismay;Blood trickled down the river's reedy shore,And with the dead he lay.The morn broke in upon his solemn dream,And still, with steady pulse and deepening eye,Where bugles call, he said, and rifles gleam,I follow, though I die!

The Volunteer AT dawn, he said, I bid them all farewell,To g

Summary

This quote portrays the dedication and sacrifice of a volunteer soldier. The protagonist, driven by patriotism and duty, bids farewell to his loved ones and embarks on a military mission. In his dream, he finds himself amidst a vast crowd with banners, representing the unity and enthusiasm of the troops. However, the dream turns into a nightmare as he witnesses the violence and casualties of war. Despite the haunting reality, the soldier's resolve remains unshaken. With unwavering determination, he proclaims that he will continue to heed the call of duty, even if it means losing his life.

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By Elbridge Jefferson Cutler, Yale

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