And counted up the cost,—
Which ’mounted to twelve sterling-pounds,
Eight shillings, and odd pence![54]
Enough. His anger knew no bounds,
His rage became intense,
(With whom poor Captain Joe knew not)
And e’en the beard he bore
He turn’d aside—aim’d at his throat!
But failing this—he swore
That all but him[55] were rogues and thieves;