384 The little things ... Malta, Little Island that would not yield to savage might. Immortal symbol of all little things which, having faith and courage and endurance, shall prevail against the dark destroying powers. Little. squadrons— how little once— that charged into big formations and scattered them. Little ships that fought through tempest of flame and sea to bring supplies. Little homes shattered; humble folk carrying on in Malta ... as in Britain ... Island to Island ... calling ... 'Carry on.