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Tut-tut
give back the flags — how can you care,  You veterans and heroes
Why should you at a kind intention swear  Like twenty Neros
Suppose the act was not so overwise —  Suppose it was illegal;

The red stripes are flowing,
and the stars are shining bright,
but what else are you to do,
but kneel at the sight?