Chorus.—Stick close, etc.

Sir J. You’ve a remarkably fine crew, Captain Corcoran.

Capt. It is a fine crew, Sir Joseph.

Sir J. (examining a very small midshipman). A British sailor is a splendid fellow, Captain Corcoran.

Capt. A splendid fellow indeed, Sir Joseph.

Sir J. I hope you treat your crew kindly, Captain Corcoran.

Capt. Indeed, I hope so, Sir Joseph.

Sir J. Never forget that they are the bulwarks of England’s greatness, Captain Corcoran.

Capt. So I have always considered them, Sir Joseph.

Sir J. What percentage of words are spelled phonetically? No bullying, I trust—no strong language of any kind, eh?