One day it happened better to amuse,

Our couple diff'rent fishing vessels took,

And skimm'd the wave to try who most could hook,

Of fish and pleasure; and they laid a bet,

The greatest number which of them should get.

On board they had a man or two at most.

And each the best adventure hop'd to boast.

A CERTAIN pirate soon observ'd the ship,

In which this charming lady made the trip,

And presently attack'd and seiz'd the same;