XXXV.—HO! BREAKERS ON THE WEATHER BOW.

Swain.

Ho! breakers on the weather bow,

And hissing white the sea;

Go, loose the topsail, mariner,

And set the helm a-lee;

And set the helm a-lee, my boys,

And shift her while ye may;

Or not a living soul on board

Will view the light of day!