THE HONORS OF WAR.
cond son. and myself." His second son. perished at the taking of Metre TTill
The "honors of ■war" signify the prrri-, lege allowed to an honored enemy, on capitulation, of being permitted to retain their offensive arms. This is the highest honor a victor can pay a vanquished foe. Sometimes the soldiers so honored, are required to pile arms,, in other oases they are allowed to march out -with'all their drums beating, and colors flying.
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Evening Star, Issue 12396, 9 January 1905, Page 6
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79THE HONORS OF WAR. Evening Star, Issue 12396, 9 January 1905, Page 6
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