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BNL.771.018
28 Feb 1771:23 (3517)
London, December 2. . . The new scene of the rejoicing
night, which was introduced in the entertainment of The
Elopement; on Saturday evening, at the Theatre-Royal in
Drury-lane, was new, surprising, and beautiful, and received
with the utmost applause. It was taken from Ludgate-street,
with a view of St. Paul's Church and part of the
Church-yard; all the houses being illuminated from top to
bottom. Several characters were introduced upon the stage
proper to the scene; among others, a lieutenant of marines
at the head of a press-gang, who sung the following song:
I.
Come on, jolly lads, 'tis your country that calls,
'Tis your King your assistance demands;
Where honor, and glory, and int'rest invite,
Shall George and Britannia what hands ?
Chorus.
To sea is the word,
Then quickly aboard,
Each tar some brave Captain addressing; Let it never be
said,
In a moment of need,
That bold British sailors want pressing.
II.
When destin'd for action, ne'er stand to dispute;
In our course we'll that matter discuss,
To punish the Spaniard perhaps we go out,
Or to aid our brave ally this Russ.
Chorus.
To sea is the word, &c.
III.
All points of the compass to us are the same,
Our courage along with us goes;
And as readily rouzes, our friends to assist,
As to humble the pride of our foes.
Chorus.
To sea is the word, &c.
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