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THE UNDAUNTED SEAMAN 99
If we the conquest gain, that brings promotion ; If we by chance are slain, then the wide ocean Shall be our watry tomb, near Neptune's palace. This, boys, shall be our doom, in spite of malice. |
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THE UNDAUNTED SEAMAN,
Who resolved to fight for his King and country; together with his love's sorrowful lamentation at their departure.
To the Tune of I often for my Jenny strove.
' My love, I come to take my leave, yet prithee do not sigh and
grieve, On the wide ocean I will fight, for to maintain the nation's
right: Under noble chief commanders I resolve to take my chance; On board I'll enter, life I'll venture, to subdue the pride of France.'
\ My dear,' said she, 'be not unkind, I shall no peace nor comfort
find; My very heart will break for thee, if thus we must divided be : While thou art with foes surrounded, where the loud-mouth'd cannons roar, This warlike action breeds distraction, I shall never see you more.'
' Let no such fear attend my dear, I hope to be as safe as here; For King and country's good I'll stand, and vow to fight with
heart and hand. rNone but cowards fear to venture, freely will I take my chance; On board I'll enter, life I'll venture, to subdue the pride of France!
The youthful damsel then did cry, ' I'll part with gold and silver
too, Another person to employ, that may be better spared than
you.
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