LEAVING FOR THE ARMY
The following is a father's advice to his son just moments before he gets on the bus that will carry him off to join the Army:
"Son, you are getting ready to embark on a great adventure as many of
the men in our family have done since your great-great-great-great-great-, (pretty
grating, isn't it?), great-great grandfather did many hundreds of years ago.
There will be many dangers ahead that you will encounter - remember your training
and obey your commanders, this will keep you alive during the arduous days of
battle. Always stay with the plan, if you deviate from it you will be
in grave jeopardy. When the time of battle is over, be wary as you go
into the towns and cities ahead because there are many hidden dangers lurking
there. There will be many temptations to lure you away from your brothers in
arms and this could put you in danger even if it seems safe at the time. In
every town there will be a street that will be most treacherous of all - there
will be strong drink to dull your senses, loud and crude songs to suppress your
hearing, and wild women of ill repute to enable your enemy to catch you off
guard. My advice to you as a former soldier is simple - What ever you do..."
"FIND THAT STREET."