Ten fathoms off the wrinkles in the tann'd

And honest countenance that he will turn

To look upon us, with a quiet gaze—

As we are passing on our several ways.

So, some ten days ago, on such a morn,

The Mary, like a seamew, sought her spoil

Amongst the finny race: 'twas when the corn

Woo'd the sharp sickle, and the golden toil

Summon'd all rustic hands to fill the horn

Of Ceres to the brim, that brave turmoil