To do his noble master’s pleasure.

“Now whirlwinds tear, and waters dash,

Now lightnings rend, and masts are falling;

All hearts on board are struck with awe,

One heart alone’s beyond appalling!

“Now beams the golden sun again;

Now France upon the bow’s appearing;

All hearts on board with joy are cheer’d;

One heart alone’s beyond all cheering!

“And soon, through Fayal’s frowning wood,