We have seen our precious banners scattered over the battlefield. Some of them fell when their bearers received mortal wounds. Some were flung down in cowardice. Many of our banners were besmirched by those unworthy of carrying them.
Now we begin the process of re-forming our ranks, of soberly evaluating the lessons of our defeat and working out our new battle plans. But the first step must be to gather up those glorious fallen banners, wash away the muck, and proudly lift them once again.
