And gave his service to his brother’s wife;

Then vow’d to bear in all expense a part,

And thus concluded, “Have a cheerful heart.”

Had the glad Isaac been his brother’s guide,

In the same terms the Seaman had replied;

At such reproofs the crafty Landman smiled,

And softly said, “This creature is a child.”

Twice had the gallant ship a capture made -

And when in port the happy crew were paid,

Home went the Sailor, with his pockets stored,