The Man He Killed
Thomas Hardy
1840 to 1928
Track 1
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"I shot him dead because —
"Had he and I but met
Just so: my foe of course he was;
And killed him in his place.
Off-hand like — just as I —
"He thought he'd 'list, perhaps,
No other reason why.
Was out of work — had sold his traps —
By some old ancient inn,
That's clear enough; although
You'd treat if met where any bar is,
Because he was my foe,
"But ranged as infantry,
Or help to half-a-crown."
We should have sat us down to wet
You shoot a fellow down
"Yes; quaint and curious war is!
And staring face to face,
Right many a nipperkin!
I shot at him as he at me,
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