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Regarding the lone piper...
Did you see an old British film (early 1950s I believe) called "The Guards)? There is a scene where a Scots Guards Platoon Commander has received his orders and is speaking with his NCO. "Colour Sergeant, we are to advance and seize the position at these coordinates, then hold until the main attack goes in and we are releived". "Sir" says the NCO in a very matter of fact manner. "I think this is going to be a bit rough, afterall they are dug in and have automatic weapons and we only have fifteen men and a piper" opines the officer. The NCO replies, somewhat indignantly, "But sir, he is a very good piper"!!!!
Speaks volumes to me.
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