Tore with new strength at my fetters—God helped her, and I was free;

Then over the burning bulwarks we leaped[472] for one chance of life.

Did they save us? Well, here I am,[473] sir, and yonder’s[474] my dear old wife.

We were out in the boat till daylight, when a great ship passing by

Took us on board, and at Melbourne[475] landed us by and by.

We’ve played many parts in dramas since we went on that famous trip,

But ne’er such a scene together as we had on the burning ship!

—George R. Sims.

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