# Lines on Col. Wonham explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by James McIntyre.

## What happens

A brief poem recounting Colonel Wonham's military mobilization, as he leads his men from Ingersoll through Woodstock to Windsor, preparing for conflict near the American border.

## Themes in this chapter

### Local Patriotism and Regional Pride

The poem highlights local military readiness and pride in defending the region.

## Character check-ins

### Colonel Wonham

The central figure of the poem, receiving orders and leading his troops.

## Key lines

> When Wonham got orders To advance to the borders, His boys they were ready And fell in quite steady.

Upon receiving orders to move toward the border, Colonel Wonham's men were prepared and assembled in an orderly fashion.

_Describes the disciplined response of the troops to the call to arms._

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