THE YOUNG HUSSAR. 



Some special service ; yes, hark ! they are seeking 

 For someone to volunteer now for the work. 



Listen ! — the issue is vital ; they're speaking, 

 Asking for someone who'll ride, and not shirk. 



Maps of the country, with much information, 

 Important despatches for those in command 



Of the army's left wing ; there will be consternation 

 If they should fail to be carried by hand. 



Yonder a subaltern gracefully standing, 

 Offering his services, faithful and true. 



Yonder he stands by the Colonel commanding, 

 Asking for work he is willing to do. 



fair are his features, and youthful his bearing ; 



The pet of the regiment, the favourite at home ; 

 One with a manner and way so endearing, 



One whose young life tells of pleasures to come. 



Mark the dark chestnut impatiently stamping — 

 Hermit's great grandson, and true to his sire — 



Pricking his ears at the infantry tramping, 

 Raising his head, full of courage and fire. 



Now they are off. See, the rider is seated 

 Easy and light, as a child in his chair, 



Passing his troop, where he's cheerily greeted — 

 Forward the light dragoon, faithful and fair. 



