And here's to old Virginia-- The Old Dominion State-- Who with the young Confederacy At length has linked her fate; Impelled by her example, Now other states prepare To hoist on high the Bonnie Blue Flag That bears a single star.--
42 posted on 12/13/2010 10:30:46 AM PST by Kartographer
(".. we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.")