His observations down, by way of Note.
The Lines, and Ramparts his attention takes,}
The muddy Ditches, and the slimy Lakes.}
Note[28]—‘Guineas I’m sure were here made Ducks and Drakes.’}
Then o’er the Dock-yard eagerly he pores,
Surveys around the Barrels, Masts, and Stores.
The Anchors, Rope-house, and the Piles of Staves;
Note—‘I’m sure these Fellows are a pack of Knaves.
‘Sad Peculation here midst great and small,
‘There’s waste of Hemp enough to hang them all.’