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First Line: Up, in free-born hardihood
Last Line: Such was never sparta's way.
Alternate Author Name(s): Tyrtaios


UP, in free-born hardihood,
Soldiers born of Spartan blood!
Guard your left with shields a-swinging;
High the gallant spear-shafts flinging.
Hoard not life nor stint to pay:
Such was never Sparta's way.





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