This it is that explains the strange and wonderful buoyancy of men, standing for great ideals, so little understood of others of weaker mould.

The soldier of freedom knows he is forward in the battle of Truth, he knows his victory will make for a world beautiful, that if he must inflict or endure pain, it is for the regeneration of those who suffer, the emancipation of those in chains, the exaltation of those who die, and the security and happiness of generations yet unborn.

For the strength that will support a man through every phase of this struggle a strong and courageous mind is the primary need--in a word, Moral Force.

A man who will be brave only if tramping with a legion will fail in courage if called to stand in the breach alone.

And it must be clear to all that till Ireland can again summon her banded armies there will be abundant need for men who will stand the single test.