...parade. And in bitter mockery of the distant mob, the old tune of the Old Line shrilled and rattled : — Some talk of Alexander, And some of Hercules ; Of Hector and Lysander, And such great names as these ! There was a far-off clapping of hands from the Gurkhas, and a roar from the Highlanders...

...Hercules, Of Conon and Lysander, and some Miltiades ; But of all the World's brave Heroes, there 's none that can compare, With a tow, row, row, row, row, to the British Grenadiers. Chorus. But of all the World's brave Heroes, &c. None of those ancient Heroes e'er...

...parade. And in bitter mockery of the distant mob, the old tune of the Old Line shrilled and rattled: — Some talk of Alexander, And some of Hercules; Of Hector and Lysander, And such great names as these! There was a far-off clapping of hands from the Gurkhas, and a roar from the Highlanders...

...them an sing. Me use to love that. Some a di song dem mi didn't understan' but sing ah use to sing! Some talk of Alexander and some of Hercules, Of Hector and Lysander and such great names as these. But of all the world's great heroes there's none that can compare. With ror and a ror...

...Br-rr-rm," went the drums. Then faintly over the ravaged fields came the squealing of the fifes — Some talk of Alexander, And some of Hercules, Of Hector and Lysander . . . — as the river of scarlet and black and gold came flooding down the lane. Farther off more...

...old ditty "The British Grenadiers" may be quoted as an epitome of Hellespontine saga: Some talk oj Alexander, and some of Hercules, Of Hector and Lysander, and such great names as these . . . All four commanders had a close connection with the Hellespont. Herakles (Hercules),...

...parade. And in bitter mockery of the distant mob, the old tune of the Old Line* shrilled and rattled: — 'Some talk of Alexander, And some of Hercules; Of Hector and Lysander, And such great names as these!' There was a far-off clapping of hands from the Gurkhas, and a roar from the Highlanders...

...here are a couple of adaptations suitable for members of the armed services: Ladies and Gentlemen, 'Some talk of Alexander, and some of Hercules, of Hector and Lysander and such great names as these.' But I would rather talk about Captain and Mrs Mainwaring. Ladies and Gentlemen, 'When...

...sergeant. He gave Rincewind an evil grin. "Up we come, chummy. The chief would like a word with you." Some talk of Alexander and some of Hercules, of Hector and Lysander and such great names as these. In fact, throughout the history of the multiverse people have said nice things about...

...You see, the journey will be easier.' I ransacked my memory for a suitable tune. At last I found one: Some talk of Alexander, and some of Hercules, Of Hector and Lysander, and such great names as these, But of all the world's great heroes, there's none that can compare, With a tow row...