A soldier stood on log of wood,

And saw a sight surprising.

4. As in his maze, he stood to gaze,

The truth can't be denied, sir,

He spied a score of kegs or more

Come driving down the tide, sir.

5. A sailor too, in jerkin blue,

The strange appearance viewing,

First rubbed his eyes in great surprise,

Then said, "Some mischief's brewing."