Having heard that the State was about to be invaded by a hostile army, a War-horse belonging to a Colonel of the Militia1 offered his services to a passing Miller2.
“No,” said the patriotic3 Miller, “I will employ no one who deserts his position in the hour of danger. It is sweet to die for one’s country.”
Something in the sentiment sounded familiar, and, looking at the Miller more closely the War-horse recognised his master in disguise.
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1 militia | |
n.民兵,民兵组织 | |
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2 miller | |
n.磨坊主 | |
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3 patriotic | |
adj.爱国的,有爱国心的 | |
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