And ride in this safe road at home;
And so we two shall never roam,
But imitate the spotless dove,
And bill and coo, and sport in love.
He laugh'd upon his love, and said,
The laws of love must be obey’d
By me as well as many more,
When once this mighty work is o’er
So with us good success, I pray,
For here at home I cannot stay.
'Tis not your talking of dangers great,
Shall make me fear the frowns of fate;
Betide me life, betide me death,
While I can stand or draw my breath,
I will oppose the pride of France,
Great Britains glory to advance.
Then she convoy’d him to the shore,
And parted with some kisses more,
When she saw her tears would not prevail
The wind blew fair, they hoisted sail
Which drove his vessel out of sight,
And left her in a woeful plight.
But she’s receiv’d from his hand
A letter since he left the land,
Which gives her satisfaction still,
And does her days with comfort fill,
Because she finds him just and true;
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