"Farewell the plumed troop, and the big..." - Quote by William Shakespeare
Farewell the plumed troop, and the big warsThat make ambition virtue! O, farewell!Farewell the neighing steed and the shrill trump,The spirit-stirring drum, th' ear-piercing fife,The royal banner, and all quality,Pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious war!
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