‘For should my Friends so shamefully be treated,
‘I’ll let the Nation know how it is cheated.’
Next morn a Midshipman by times brought word
That Captain Newcome must repair on Board;
The Captain’s compliments, to let him know
The Wind was fair, the Ship to Sea must go.
The Knight his Son saw ready to depart,
Affectionately press’d him to his heart:
‘Adieu! dear Johnny! I shall be in pain
‘Until I see you safe return again;