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Show I BALLADE OF TWO LANTERNS - 1775 The Redcoats marching up and down With mystery and confidence That April eighteenth, Boston town, Produced an air of deep suspense And every citizen was tense. The Patriots, watchful, made their schemes: If foes used sea to bring them hence, Two lanterns sending forth their beams. And Gage, the general of the Crown Displayed unusual insolence. Pitcairn was noticed not to frown, And Smith's erect insouciance Gave "All is well" a slyer sense. The officers conversed in teams With huddled whispers-strange events. Two lanterns sending forth their beams? At nine the men who chose to drown Their fears took sleep's expedience, While those of future great renown Prepared their hearts for home's defense. The moon betrayed the foes' advance. Revere had rowed across the streams, Now caught the flashed intelligence: Two lanterns sending forth their beams. The North Church stands the elements, Preserved and solid in her seams. Still in our hearts she represents Two lanterns sending forth their beams. |