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The Rogue's March (also Poor Old Soldier, in some contexts Poor Old Tory or The Rogue's Tattoo) is a derisive piece of music, formerly used in the British, American and Canadian military for making an example of discraced soldiers, typically when drumming them out of the regiment. It was also played during the punishment of sailors. The song has been traced back to a Cavalier taunt song from the English Civil War.
Performed by the Druids.
The illustration is of Napoleon in captivity on the island of St. Helena being watched by soldiers of the 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot by Onfray de Breville Jacques.
The Rogue's March (also Poor Old Soldier, in some contexts Poor Old Tory or The Rogue's Tattoo) is a derisive piece of music, formerly used in the British, American and Canadian military for making an example of discraced soldiers, typically when drumming them out of the regiment. It was also played during the punishment of sailors. The song has been traced back to a Cavalier taunt song from the English Civil War.
Performed by the Druids.
The illustration is of Napoleon in captivity on the island of St. Helena being watched by soldiers of the 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot by Onfray de Breville Jacques.
