...ed object That beside us fondly slept, How we rouse us to protect them, Springing on to their defence-- All unheeding our own safety, Till we drive the robber hence. Thus did you, brave sons of Maine -land, When you heard your country's call, Rise, and in one mighty accent, Answer, “We are ready, all.” Ready now, and all united, To repel the rebel foe, From the wood, the field, t...