’Twas in the midst of September they went forth in the brave _James and Mary_, All the ship’s crew with a loyal consent, they being both cheerful and airy; And in short time they there did arrive where they was with rocks so surrounded That they did hardly know how to contrive to keep themselves from being drown[d]ed. There they was forced some time for to lose, and lye at an anchor together; As for their engine, they then could not use, because of the turbulent weather; Yet at the last to diving they went, where silver and gold they received; When in the water their breath was near spent they were by their engine relieved. Six weeks together they work’d in the cold, still diving in nine fathom water, Loading their _Mary_ with silver and gold; then up to fair London they brought her, Where they received her with delight, as you may observe by the ditty, And they unloaded her cargo in sight of many brave men of the city. Carts heavy loaden came through the town, on which the whole multitude gazed; This to the seamen hath purchac’d renown, no question but they may be praised: Still far and near their fame let it ring, and let them be highly commended, Since they did venture so hard in this thing, and was with a blessing attended. But here is one thing we must not forget: while they were the treasure possessing, On the great rocks they might soon have been split had not Heaven yielded a blessing; Or while they search’d the depth of the main, to hazards they could be no strangers; Yet men and boys came all safe home again, tho’ they had gone through such dangers. _THE BOATSWAIN’S CALL; OR, THE COURAGIOUS MARRINER’S INVITATION TO ALL HIS BROTHER SAILERS TO FORSAKE FRIENDS AND RELATIONS FOR TO FIGHT IN THE DEFENCE OF THEIR KING AND COUNTRY._ To the Tune of _The Ring of Gold_. Stout seamen, come away, never be daunted; For if at home you stay, then is it granted The fleet can never be mann’d for the ocean, To fight the enemy and gain promotion. Lewis, that Christian Turk, makes preparation; His engines are at work in consultation, Thinking to ruin quite all Christian princes; But we their wrongs will right, at life’s expences. The mighty force of France we never value; For when we once advance we will not dally, But on the ocean wide (through blest permission) We’ll soon subdue their pride and grand ambition. Therefore with courage bold, boys, let us venture; Like noble hearts of gold now freely enter Your names on board the fleet, all friends forsaking, That we may soon compleat this undertaking.