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"Rule britannia!"
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We have sung God Save the Queen.
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We have toasted gallant Baden a half a score.
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We have sent our best respects to Plucky Mafeking
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and we have hoisted flags and bunting in galore.
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With a wild and frenzied madness born of joy the empire cheers,
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while we Britishers rejoice through the land.
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In this hour of jubilation I am sending you a line with the wish
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that I could warmly shake your hand.
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Yours exultantly.
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Then you sign your own name to it.
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So, scouting, as someone said,