That seeks to pass incog.
To permit ME—to prevent YOU—
From having a glass of grog!’
When appointed Sheriff of Orkney and Shetland, Neaves had at stated times to proceed by steamboat from Granton to these northern isles, and in one of the songs above enumerated he gives a humorous account of his experiences, which shows that he was not always a good sailor.
The zephyr soon becomes a gale,
And the straining vessel groans, boys;
And the Sheriff’s face grows deadly pale
As he thinks of Davy Jones, boys.
Thinking here,
Sinking there,