The Man He Killed

Question 1

“But ranged as infantry…”

Answer 1

“But ranged as infantry,
And staring face to face,
I shot his as he at me,
And killed him in his place”

Question 2

“I shot him because-…”

Answer 2

“I shot him because-
Because he was my foe,
Just so: my foe of course he was;
That’s clear enough; although”

Question 3

“Yes; quaint and curious war is!…”

Answer 3

“Yes; quaint and curious war is!
You shoot a fellow down
You’d treat, if met where any bar is,
Or help to half a crown”