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So chose a lad of fashion,
The dullest of the three.
The dullest, &c.

Louisa’s spouse perplext her,
A widow soon was she;
Maria’s liv’d and vex’d her
As well as well could be;
But Jane possest true pleasure,
With one of low degree,
They were each other’s treasure,
The happiest of the three.

The decks were clear’d, the gallant band
Of British tars each other cheating,
Each kindly shook his messmate’s hand,
With hearts resolv’d, nor danger fearing.
Ben Block turn’d pale, yet ’twas not fear,
Ben thought he had beheld some fairy,
When on the deck he saw appear,
In manly dress, his lovely Mary.

Her cheeks assum’d a crimson glow,
Yet, such for love her noble daring,