To them who crossed the flood
And climbed the hill, with eyes
Upon the heavenly flag intent,
And through the deathful tumult went
Even unto death: to them this Stone -
Erect, where they were overthrown -
Of more than victory the monument.
Inscription for Marye's Heights, Fredericksburg.
Herman Melville
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