O war-tried Loots and Subs. R.N.,

Thus by the Cam we meet again;

And, as in wilder sterner days,

We shared the ocean's dreary ways

In fellowship of single aim,

I never doubt we'll do the same

By sunny Cam in happier times;

And therefore, if through these my rhymes

Some gentle banter slyly flits,

Forgive me, Sirs—and call it quits.