The Montrose Toast

I think that this should be the thought of every man
who steps up to the starting line and takes his gun in hand.

The Montrose Toast defines it all, the weakling never wins;
'Tis courage that determines who goes home with Winner's pins.

He either fears his fate too much
Or his deserts are small,
That puts it not unto the touch
To win or lose it all.

-- John Graham, Marques of Montrose
(1612 - 1650)
from "My Dear and Only Love"