2. Arm'd with hammers, axe and chisels,
Weapons new for warlike deed,
Towards the herbage freighted vessels,
They approach'd with dreadful speed.
O'er their heads aloft in mid-sky
Three bright Angel forms were seen;
This was Hampden, that was Sidney,
With fair Liberty between.
3. "Soon," they cry'd, "your foes you'll banish,
"Soon the triumph shall be won;
"Scarce shall setting Phoebus vanish,
"E're the deathless deed be done."
Quick as thought the ships were boarded,
Hatches burst and chests display'd;
Axes, hammers, help afforded;
What a glorious crash they made!
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4. Squash into the deep descended
Cursed weed of China's coast —
Thus at once our fears were ended;
British rights shall ne'er be lost.
Captains! Once more hoist your streamers,
Spread your sails, and plow the wave!
Tell your masters they were dreamers
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