To try new shrouds, one mounts into the wind,

And one below their ease or stiffness notes.

149.

Our careful monarch stands in person by,

His new-cast cannons' firmness to explore;

The strength of big-corn'd powder loves to try,

And ball and cartridge sorts for every bore.

150.

Each day brings fresh supplies of arms and men,

And ships which all last winter were abroad;