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'Twas on the 20th of November, and in the year of 1897, That the cheers of the Gordon Highlanders ascended to heaven, As they stormed the Dargai heights without delay, And made the Indian rebels fly in great dismay. "Men of the Gordon Highlanders," Colonel Mathias said, "Now, my brave lads, who never were afraid, Our General says ye must take Dargai heights to-day; So, forward, and charge them with your bayonets without dismay!" Then with a ringing cheer, and at the word of command, They bounded after their leaders, and made a bold stand; And, dashing across the open ground with their officers at their head, They drove the enemy from their position without any dread. In that famous charge it was a most beautiful sight To see the regimental pipers playing with all their might; But, alas! one of them was shot through both ankles, and fell to the ground, But still he played away while bullets fell on every side around. Oh! it must have been a gorgeous sight that day, To see two thousand Highlanders dressed up in grand array, And to hear the pibroch sounding loud and clear While the Highlanders rushed upon the foe with a loud cheer. The Gordon Highlanders have gained a lasting fame Which for ages to come will long remain : The daring gallantry they displayed at the storming of Dargai, Which will be handed down to posterity. Methinks I see that gallant and heroic band When brave Colonel Mathias gave them the command, As they rushed upon the rebel horde, which was their desire, Without the least fear through a sheet of fire. Then the rebels fled like frightened sprites, And the British were left masters of the Dargai heights; But, alas! brave Captain Robinson was mortally wounded and cut down, And for his loss many tears from his comrades fell to the ground. Success to the Gordon Highlanders wherever they go. May they always be enabled to conquer the foe; And may God guard them always in the fight, And give them always strength to put their enemies to flight.
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