Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 1104
From every rock and tree and bush a savage seemed to spring.Until around our naval friend they formed a hostile ring.(Alas! from out his Order Book no time to seek advice;For pouncing on him by the score, they d bound him in a trice.)The dancing band took off his hat,they grabbed his sword… … T length they d reached the palace, with their captive in the lead;Lieutenant Gadzooks Peters-Brown (his chance seemed slim indeed).His heart sank as he listened to these words their king set forth:We 11 fry this naval man at dawn, and make him into broth. They set him fore the palace gate, then…
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