Masques of war, painted stripes of savagery
regardless of one’s rank or expertize
these are the fertile fields in which I till
in trades in which I barter what I kill.
Dear Lady, loquacious in thy speech,
all must know it is thee to whom I speak
how insufferable will be my prize
if I am not the glory in thine eyes.

Captain Cur

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