For that advantage turn’d a rascal Whig;
Now let the son—a wife’s a better thing—
A Tory turn, and say, God save the King!
For I am pledged to serve that sacred cause, 80
And love my country, while I keep her laws.”
The women trembled, for they knew full well
The fact they dare not to the Captain tell;
And the poor youth declared, with tears and sighs,
“My oath was pass’d; I dare not compromise.”
But Charles to reason made his strong appeal,