“Like a pale martyr in his shirt of fire.”
Alexander Smith (1829–1867) Scottish poet and essayist
Scene 2.
A Life Drama and other Poems (1853)
“Tommy's got his shirt on. His favourite polo shirt.”
— Kazuo Ishiguro, book Never Let Me Go
Source: Never Let Me Go (2005), Chapter 1, p. 8
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Context: In time of war it suits the enemy to aim his guns at adorned shields, ornaments, silver and gold cloaks, silk shirts and all similar things. Whether one possesses a jacket or not, it is best to wear a narrow-sleeved shirt with faded colours. When we return, with God's help, you can wear your gold and silver decorations then. Now it is time to go and fight. We offer you all these words of advice in the hope that no great harm should befall you through lack of caution. At the same time, We are glad to assure you that in time of war We are ready to shed Our blood in your midst for the sake of Ethiopia's freedom...
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