They tell such ample stories, believe them sure we may,
One half of them are tories in North America.
My gallant ships are ready to hoist you o’er the flood,
And in my cause be steady, which is supremely good;
Go ravage, steal, and plunder, and you shall have the prey;
They quickly will knock under in North America.
The laws I have enacted, I never will revoke,
Although they are neglected, my fury to provoke,
I will forbear to flatter, I’ll rule with mighty sway,
I’ll take away the charter from North America.