COME each loyal Briton of courage so bold,
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As annals can shew you would neer be contrould,
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It vexes my patience Im sure night and day,
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To think how that traitor Paul Jones got away.
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Derry-down, etc.
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As soon as this rebel near our shore did come,
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From all parts of the town the inhabitants run,
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They all stood amazed his fire to see,
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But this never daunted our brave militia.
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Our two noble colonels they straight gave command,
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Brave Lowther and Fleming, two Parliament-men;
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They marched thro the ranks, and to the men did say,
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Brave boys, have your arms in good order, we pray.
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Our brave officers all, of every degree,
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Took care every man provided should be,
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With powder and ball, then each took command,
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Said, Boys, for the honour of Cumberland.
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Then strait we on guard to the Spaws sent with speed,
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To prevent Pauls landing, in case there was need;
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They call him Paul Jones, but his name is John Paul,
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And if ever we catch him he shall pay for all.
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The Serapis and Countess of Scarbrough brave,
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Five hours and a half they did bravely behave;
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Only two against six the whole time in the fight,
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And so with reluctance was forced to strike.
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In Whitehaven this brat servd his time to the sea,
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He was born and bred in the shire of Galloway;
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He livd with Lord Selkirk a servant some time,
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But committing murder to gaol was confind.
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He was tryd for the same, and condemned to die,
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But broke his confinement, by means cunningly;
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A traitor he stands for th American cause,
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And joind with the French for to pull down our laws.
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The inhabitants of Scarbrough to work strait did fall,
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In order to protect them from all such as Paul,
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And raisd up a volunteer company with speed,
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To defend the town in case there was need.
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So now they are provided with every thing new,
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Their hearts they are good, and their cloathing is blue,
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Theyll join our militia without dread or fear,
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For to flog Jackey Paul, should he chance to come here.
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I wish every city and town would with speed,
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Raise a volunteer-company in time of such need;
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To assist our militia round the British land,
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And imitate Scarbrough who has laid them a plan.
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So here is a health for to drink great and small,
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Success to our militia and volunteers all
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May they all prove loyal and true to their king,
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And all such as Paul in a halter soon swing.
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