The Retired Lieutenant V1-2: And The Battle Of Loncarty, Poems (1836) is a two-volume collection of poems written by John Lake. The poems focus on the Battle of Loncarty, a historic battle that took place in Scotland in 1306. The protagonist of the poems is a retired lieutenant who fought in the battle and is now reflecting on his experiences. The poems explore themes of war, heroism, and the human condition. The collection is considered a significant...