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A SATYR ON THE SEA-OFFICERS 137
We taken was at last, and must die, etc., We taken was at last, and must die ;
We taken were at last,
And into prison cast: Now, sentence being past, we must die.
Tho' we have reigned awhile we must die, etc., Tho' we have reigned awhile we must die;
Tho' we have reigned awhile,
While fortune seemed to smile, Now on the British Isle we must die.
Farewel the ocean main, we must die, etc., Farewel the ocean main, we must die ;
Farewel the ocean main :
The coast of France or Spain We ne'er shall see again ; we must die.
From Newgate now in carts we must go, etc., [From Newgate now in carts we must goe ;]
From Newgate now, in carts,
With sad and heavy hearts, To have our due deserts we must go.
Some thousands they will flock when we die, Some thousands they will flock when we die,
Some thousands they will flock
To Execution Dock, Where we must stand the shock and must die. |
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A SATYR ON THE SEA-OFFICERS; OR, A LONG PROLOGUE TO A SHORT PLAY;
Spoken by a woman at Oxford, dress'd like a sea-officer.
By Sir H. S.
With Monmouth cap, and cutlace by my side, Striding at least a yard at every stride, I'm come to tell you, after much petition, The Admiralty has given me a commission : |
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