Britannia’s sons should surely have their share!
But, since their valour, tho’ upon record,
Like other merits, is its own reward,
Tho’ female charms inspire us not—again
We welcome you—my Lord and Gentlemen!
You, too, brave fellows! who the background tread,
Alike we welcome—jackets blue or red;
And humbly hope that while we give our aid
“To cheer the tedium of a dull blockade,”
To banish ennui for a few short hours,