WHen satisfied the smart gallant appeared,

And anxiously to putting off adhered,

Pretending that the wind and tide would fail;

The galleys sometimes were unfit to sail,

Repairs required; then further heard the news,

That certain pirates had unpleasant views;

To fall upon the escort they'd contrived:

At length, a pirate suddenly arrived,

Surprized the party left upon the shore,

Destroyed the whole; then sought the house for more,