‘O we are merchant-men, and bound for Safee;’

‘And we are Frenchmen, roving upon the sea.

16

‘Amain, amain, you English dogs!’

‘Come aboard, you French rogues, and strike your sails!’

17

The first good shot the George Aloe shot,

It made the Frenchmen’s hearts sore afraid.

18

The second shot the George Aloe did afford,