For quick-firing guns ammunition I made,

Engaging (says FORD) in the contraband trade.

An inquest was held, but its verdict cleared me.

I'm afloat, I'm afloat, and the Rover is free!

I fear not the Government, heed not its law.

Much rumpus is made, we shall hear lots of jaw:

An explosion took place on October the third,

My sly "floating factory" blew up like a bird.

It killed one poor fellow, and damaged a lot,

But I am a Great Gun, and got off like a shot;