20 JUNE 1958, Page 21

The Death of 2nd Lieut. Browne

Archetype of all we sensed We had gone to war against, Browne and his few wits Parted, blown to bits—

Though now less lively, Just as unlovely As when sound of limb. His men dispose of him, And, turning snobbish, burn With shame to have had to learn Death at the same school As the lout and the fool.

JAMES MICHIE