For six there scarce was space!
For five!—for four!—for three!—not more
Than two could find a place!
There was not even room for one!
They crowded by degrees—
Ay—closer yet, till elbows met,
And knees were jogging knees.
"Good sir, you must not sit a-stern,
The wave will else come in!"
Without a word he gravely stirred,