See-there is a great golden palace over there in the sunset," said Walter, pointing. "Look at the shining tower-and the crimson banners streaming from them. Perhaps a conqueror is riding home from battle-and they are hanging them out to do honour to him." "Oh, I wish we had the old days back again," exclaimed Jem. "I'd love to be a soldier-a great, triumphant general. I'd give EVERYTHING to see a big battle." Well, Jem was to be a soldier and see a greater battle than had ever been fought in the world; but that was as yet far in
( L.M. Montgomery )
[ Rainbow Valley ]
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