It plunged, and tacked, and veered.

At its nearer approach it seemeth to him to be a ship, bearing the hopeful name of Autumn Session.]

With throats unslaked, with black lips baked,

We scarce could laugh or wail;

Through utter drought all dumb we stood!

I bit my tongue—it did me good—

And cried "A Sail! A Sail!!!"

A flash of joy among his shipmates,]

With throats unslaked, with black lips baked,

Agape they heard me call.