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Les diagrammes suivants illustrent la mdthode. irrata to pelure, n it Im n 32X 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 y* ■■ ;t /t>i ■\ > THE British Lion Rou^i \-^1^C: \ •■»-WJ^*- -y^.-.j ."^llte'.. » ^ J I Print( c?^co T H B British Lion Rousd-, O R ACT OF THE BRITISH WORTHIES, A » POEM in Nine BOOKS, By JAMES G D E N. MAN CHESTER: Printed by R. Whitworth, Bookfeller, next the maver\^ Jirms, at the Back of the BulN-Head, M,DCC,LX,II. [Price ^vq Shillings.] .j»«IK^»-»-'»-~«£^"' ■r*i»«ir-,.*»'! R PtftRt 38»f 03 s , Trafford Barnfton, Erq,of Chefter. Robert Barclcy, Efq; of Strabane, Ireland Rev. Roger Barnaon, Prebend of Chcftcr. Mr. Afheton Blackbourne, Mancheftcr. — - Jofeph Budworih, Mancheftcr. Bowdler, Appothecary, Manchefter. Robert Boardman, Manchefter. — Jimcs Booth, Tobacconift, Mancheftcr. Robert Barker, Manchefter, John Bower, Mancheftcr. Robert Bradley, Leigh. Jonathan Birch, Manchefter. George Bi'flow, -- — Bcrnjamin Bower, •-— George Barton, — - William Bullock, . — John Butcher, John Barlow Attorney, — - John Bury, .— i'homas Bancroft, Junior, - — William Baxter, Andrew Bridgwater, — — Benjamin Bridgwater, — • J. Juft. Barlow, James Billinge, — — Thomas Brelcie, -— James Barlow, *""" Samuel Baron, — - Peter Baron, B. Binyon, Thomas Bromilv Junior, Worflcy ~ Henry Birkclt, Carlifle, ■ John Billinge, Manchefter. James Birch, Appothecary — Edward Brown, --— Dr. Burchdll, — — ..-•-- -^_^./.., .'*>^WKi. *^i!«^g^«^^i»,u. ::-:jSf^: jgggrrt'awHiiftiiniiiinwi^a V. A List of the Subscribers Namrs. Mr. Edward Byrom, Mancheftcr. ■~- James Bcc'fly, --,- """ James Bowden, — - ■^^ John Barlow, — — ^^^ Thomas Bowers, Chcftcr. James Bent, Mancheftcr. Bell, Cateaion-ftreet, Ditto ' Francis Burdett, Ditto. "~ William Brock, Ditto. "— Thomas Barlow, Ditto, Thomas Bate, Ditto. William Berry, Ditto. Richard Barton, Ditto. ■ — John Boftock, Salford Robert Barlow, Ditto. Thomas Bentley, Liverpool. William Barnes, Liverpool. Thomas Brownbill, Liverpool. Jona. Brookes, Liverpool. Thomas Burton, Liverpfool. ' Charles Battefon, Liverpool. James Bridge, Liverpool. Richard Bay ley, Liverpool. Ellis Bent, Warington. Henry Bell, Lifburn Ireland. William Boycs, Brookhill, Ireland. I^avid Blakeley, Kedy, Ireland. John Bent, Warrington. John Boardman, Warrington Thomas Bird, Warrington. Jofeph Brofter, Liverpool. Arnold Birch, Mancheftcr, four Books. John Brooke, Ditto. — James Bayley, jun. Ditto — Broome, Ditto. — Charles Bramell, Ditto. ^ii.*^«j?Tij — *-l("!'W' K-^ ,^'*3 I. A List of the SubicriBiri Kamii. Mr- George Bramall, Manchefter. — Thomas Berry, Ditfio, •— James Barlow, Ditto — Jofcph Banks, Ditto. -— John Billborrow, Ditto. — A. Berry Stockport. — Nat. Brown, Manchefter — Jofiah Boardman, Ditto •.- Jofcph Bancroft, Ditto — John Barber, of Otiey, four Booki. Rev. Lau. Bourne, Dronefieid Mr. John Bcynon, Coventry --- S Barret. London -— T. Bingham, Derby — Richard Bcaty, Peterborow — John Brownent, Frod(ham — Daniel Bafnett, Attorney Ditto — - John Bafnett, Ditto — Jofeph Burks, TidfwcU •-• Thomas Bradbury, Manchefter — John Berry, Ditto C JOHN Clowes, Efqj Manchefter Captain Chadwick, of L. Militia, 2 books Mr. Jofeph Chipendale, Manchefter -— James Crompton, Ditto — - Thomas Chadwick^ Ditto — Ifaac CIcgg, Ditto — James Clegg, Ditto — John Cook, Ditto — Charles Chadwick, Ditto — - Richard Clowes, Ditto — Well. Calicott, of Staffordftiire, 6 books -— Eticrton CrciTtf, Lancaihire Militia — John Cafe, Manchefter — lohn Chadwick, Ditto 'Kl '\ A List of the Shbscribbrs Namfs. Mr. Luke Cotes, Manchcftcr, four nooks Rev. John Clayton, A. M. of Col Ch. Ditto Rev. Mr. Crawdocls, Afliton Mr. Charles CaldweU , Liverpool — William Crane, Mancheftcr — Adam Clough, Ditto — Edward Chantlor, Ditto — Charles Cannon, Ditto — William Cleavin, Ditto -•- John Chorley Ditto — Thomas Crompton — James Coulfon, Ditto — Edward Crane, Ditto — - William Crompton, Ditto Dr. Chew Mr. Charles Cooke, Liverpool — Richard Chaffers, Liverpool — T. Carter, Liverpool — James Campbell, Liverpool — Thomas Chrichlow, Liverpool — Thomas Cropper, Liverpool — Jofeph Clegg, Liverpool — John Crump, Ireland — Robert Copinger, Ireland — Thomas Chrifty, Moyallon, Ireland — William Currie, Wellingborough — Thomas Cartwright, Warrington — Thomas Crofs, Liverpool — Francis Chadwick. Frodfham — Corbett Coftard, FroiiHiam, — Thomas Cotton, Frodfliam — John Clay, Nottingham — James Crook, Sheffield John Collier, Milnrow — John Corbett, Salop A List of the Subscribers Nam ES. Mr. Abram Clark Manchcftcr Edmund Crefwcll Ditto Thomas Carwardine Ditto . RD Davis Efq; of Llanhoe — ^Kr^'' ^'"'^'^ ^"^^°" Manchefter W'Jiiam Dawfon, Lan. Militia Heni-y Dennis, Mancheflcr James Drury, Manchefter. Patrick Dromgooic, Ditto John Dawfon, Ditto James Dale, Ditto 'homas Dunnington, Ditto ^~ Miles Dixon, Salford John Dade, Liverpool ^ John Dob/on, Liverpool John Davis, Liverpool Dr. Dobfon, Liverpool Richar'dfon Douglas, Liverpool Jofeph Dawlon, Manchefter James Dunbar, Lynn Regis Jof. Deighton, London ' Edward Dowling Norwich Thomas Dean Thomas Dean Manchefter John Dickcn Appothccary Ditto Richard Dixon Ditto Wii!iam Duxbury Ditto John Dcrwas London, E M^. William Everard Liverpool Mr. Arthur Erwin Downe Ireland ' John Entwiftle Manchefter J'jlin Edmondlon Ditto Chrillopher Eagle Ditto Wm. Eyrts ior the Circul. Library, Warringt. Wr '^^^^tt^^^^kS^S^Si-Sm ^flmm i li ^.Jfe Ba»< A List of the Sobscribirs Names. Mr.William Earl, Frodfliam - F MR. Henry Fielding, Manchcftcr — Thomas Froggat, Ditto Mr Chadwicic Fletcher, ditto 3 Books "~' Thomas Fielding Ditto — Jamea Fletcher, Ditto ■""• Charles Ford, Ditto — • Lucca Fabiano James Farrington, Lancafliire Militia William Fleetwood, Liverpool —— Thomas Femes, Liverpool " — Caryl Fleetwood, Liverpool — Edward Fletcher, Liverpool Mr. Fofs, of Bawtry Richard Fell, of Kendall James Fellows, Frodfliam John Fcrgufon Halifax — William Fairtlough Droghcda, rhrcc books -— "Walthal Fenton, London — Seth Flitcroft, near Bolton — Thomas Fowler, Salop — — Fenton Lfq; Counfellor at Lavir, Lancafter G WLLIAM Goodwin, Efq; Liverpool Edward Gregge, Efqj of Chamber Thomas Gilbert, Efq} Rev. Francis Gaftrell, Frodfliam, 2 Books Mrs. Gaflrcll, Frodfliam, 2 Books Rev. Richard Goodwin, Liverpool Mr. Edward Gill, Liverpool — Ra. Garlick, Liverpool — William Gwin, Manchefter — Allwood Gilbert, Manchefter — - Henry Garifidc, Drogheda, 3 Books — James Grantham, Manchpf>;- A Lj8T of the SuwciBiRs Namei Mr. James Goodier, London — Jofliua Green, Manchcfter — Richard Grantham, Ditto • — - Edmund Greaves, Ditto — Samuel Goodier, Ditto — John Gibfon, Ditto — Jimes Greatrcx, jun.Ditto — George Glafgow, Ditto — John GuefV, Ditto —- Robert Gorton, Salford — John Gardner, Frodfham — Robert Greafon, Darby Mr Gibbons of Barr, Staffordfliire *-- James Gordon, Glafgow ' - William Gregg Colerain, Ireland H \A/i^^'^^ "'"'^°" ^% Chaderton ^ \ Mr. John Hardman, ManchcAer. Robert Hindley, Manchefter. Robert Heath, Manchefter, __ George Hilton, Manchefter. __ ^y'liiam Hawkridge, of the LancaOiirc Militia. ' eter Haydock, Di'to. ^ Edward ilaij, Manchefter. J--(!ward Holme, Manchefter. ^ Jaf^'ts Hilton, Manchefter. J^^^'f' Houghton, Manchefter. 1 hcmas Hughes, Holiwell. — ^^'illiam Hirft, Manchefter. Mil. Hiirriion, Lancafter. Mr. Edmond Holme, Manchefter. — J'^^hn Hazzlchurft, Manchefter. VVilIiam Hepworth, Manchefter. ^ ^'11-m Haely, Manchefter. John Heywood, Manchefter. Samuel Holland, Sallbrd !! 1 ■miiniii"'*^aiM'-j :3!St3UK*!saSfcj: A List of the Subscribers Names John Howarth, Efq; Manchcftcr. Mr. Robert Higginf j^ i1anchefter„ — James Harrifon, Iv^nchefter. •— James Hodgfon, Manchcftcr John Hargreavc, Manchcftcr. "— Thomas Hough, Manchefter. — — Richard Higham, Manchefter. — — James Hortoni Manchefter, — John Holford, Manchefter. •— Jfaac Hooley, Manchefter. — — John Hague, Manchefter. John Hill, Manchefter. James Hill, Manchefter. John Hyde, Manchcftcr, — Richard Houghton, Liverpool. Charles Hume, Liverpool. Thomas Heys, Liverpool. — — Thomas Holdcn, Liverpool. — — Thomas Hodgfon, Liverpool. — Robert Hefketh, Liverpool. ■"""■ Henry Hardwar, Liverpool. Thomas Howard, Liverpool. — " John Hodgfon, Liverpool, — William Holiday, Liverpool. — - Samuel Hibbert, iVIancheftcr. William Holdfworlh Manchefter. — Charles Holland, of the Theatre Royal — George Hulme, Dublin Mr. John Hancock, Lifburn, Ireland I THOMAS Johnfon, Efq j Manchefter. Thomas Johnfon, Efq ; Liverpool. Mr. lies of Leeds. Jofiah Jels, Manchefter. Daniel Jones Frodiham. r— • William Johnfon, Manchefter. I A List of the StrsscRiBERs Nambi. Mr. James Ingram, GlaiTgow. -— John ]' lies, Junior, Manchefter. John Johnfon, Hull. Mrs. Jodrell, Chcftcr. Mifs Jodrclls, Chcftcr Rev, Richard Jackfon, Prebend, of Chefter K RIGHT H.the Earl of Klnoul, 4 Books. Mr, Samuel Kay, Manchcfter. Robert Kay, Manchcfter. •~" George Killer, Manchcfter. Samuel Kirks, Manchcfter. Cornelius Kenworthy, Saddleworth " Roger Kenyon, Manchcfter. Jofiah Kerfly, Manchefter. John Kay, Manchcfter. Ralph Kirkham, Manchcfter. Dr. Kennyon, Liverpool. William Ker, Liverpool. John Killer, Manchefter. Maihew Kirk, Manchefter. ' Will. Kirkman, London Mrs. Ann Mc. Kinn, Warrington Mr. Benjamin Kennet> Manchefter. — Thomas Kirk, Manchefter. William Kennedy, Manchefter, — " James Kay, Manchefter. John Kay Attorney, Manchefter, John Kenworthy, Saddleworth, Marfden Kenyon, Manchefter. Mr. Edward Kenyon, Manchefter. L ASHTON Lever E'q; of Alkrintgon, 4 Books Charles Leijjh, Liq; Adlingioa JmI^ii Lloyd, Ffq; jun. Manchefter K. Lcycciler, Eiqi Namptwich ( ' J ;C^ti_«««!*«.™ tVHh ^ r Mr; William Ncvill, of Maze, Ireland O MR. Richard Oxlcy, London — Aaron Orme, Mancheftcr Rev. Edward Owen, Warrington Rev. Richard Owen, Frodftiam Mr. John Orr, Ballybritlon, Ireland — Janncs Orr, Gorton, Ireland — James Ogden, Manchcfter — Matthew Owen, ditto — Richard Oliver, ditto — Jacob Ogden, ditto — Theop. Ogden. P REV.Samuel Peploe. L.L.B. Chan. Che. 4 B. John Peploe Birch, Efqj Fellow Com- moner of Queens College, Cambridge, 4 B. Mr. Edward Place, Manchcfter — Jonathan Patten, ditto -- Nathaniel Phillips, ditto — Benjamin Ff ickman, ditto .- Thomas Partington, ditto — John Parker, ditto — James Plant, ditto — Jfaac Place, ditto — Thomas Pilkington, ditto — Will. Pierpoint, ditto — Samuel Piatt, ditto — Maurice Power, ditto — John Poole, ditto — Peter Prickman, ditto ^- John Potter, ditto — James Potter — John Partington, ditto — Foil. Powell, ditto Jofcph Partridge, Namptwich ... Tames Poole, Manchcfter •^ B m. sV'=^"-* Mr. Thomas Phillips, Hatter, Manchcftcr - Nath. Phillips, ditto - Jonathan Park, ditto — John Park, ditto — Jaiii-!: r«rkc, Liverpool - James Percivall, Liverpool - John Parry, Attorney, Liverpool — Samuel Page, Northwich - Thomas Percival, Warrington - John Parfon, Frodfham '— Thomas Pcdder, Prefton Major Patten, Lancaftiire Militia — Robert Pilkington. Bolton -- James Porter, Strabane, Ireland R FRANCIS Reynolds, Efq; four Books Robert RadclifFe, Efq Mifs Reynolds Mr. Doming Rafbotham, Manchefter Nathan Ralbotham, Manchefter William Rigby, Manchefter Edmund Radclifl="e, Manchefter John Reynolds, Lancaftiire Militia — Jonathan Radford, Manchefter Thomas Reddift, Manchefter — . William Ridgway. Manchefter J. Robinfon, KingVHead, Salford John Rider, Manchefter Jofrah Roberts, Manchefter Thomas Radford, Manchefter George Riftiton, Manchefter, 6 Books John Rowbotham, Manchefter John Radford, Manchefter John Robinfon, Manchefter John Rigby, Warrington Jonathan RadclifFe, Liverpool James Robinfon, Warrington Peter Royle, jun. Salford Mr. James Raniccrs, Leigh • — Jofcph Ryder, Manchcftcr — Edwprd Rimm'^ Warrington — Robert Rcynolc^, Manchcfter — James Robinfon, Hull — Thomas Richardfon, Kiddcrminfter - — William Richardfon, Mancheftcr Rev. R. Ruffell, Mancheftcr, 3 Books S. RIGHT Hon. the Earl of Scarborough, 4 B. Right Hon. the Earl of Stamford, 4 Books Edward Smith Efq; Lifburn, Ireland. Rev. Will. Smith, D. D Dean of Chefter. Rev. John Seddon, Warrington Captain Charles Steward, Lifburn, Ireland — William Southwell, Nottingham, — John Seker, Coventry. — Fran. Shepherd, Knarefborough. "— Thomas Shaw, Worfley. Mifs Stanley, Ormskirk. Mr. Hugh Speed, Chefter, — John Smith, Mancheftcr "— Thomas Starkie, Mancheftcr — • Samuel Smethurft, Mancheftcr — John Shaw, Mancheftcr Robert Stot, Mancheftcr -■"" Thomas Simpfon, Mancheftcr "— Daunifey, Smith, Mancheftcr "-" John Segar, Lancafliire Militia •— Nathaniel Stot, Mancheftcr Thomas Slot, Mancheftcr "— Samuel Swire, Mancheftcr • — Nathan Sandiford, Mancheftcr William Steele, Mancheftcr Lieutenant Sampfon, 31ft. Regiment of Foot Samuel Smith, Mancheftcr — Richard Scholes, Mancheftcr Mrs. Anne Shawcrofs, Stockport 1 I Mr. Roger Sedgwick. Manchcfter John Styih, Manchcfter, 2 Books John Stot, jun. Manchcftcr — Samuel Shclmanlinc, Manchcftcr — John Slater, Manchcftcr John Salter, Manchcftcr — Thomas Smith, Manchcftcr — Richard Savage, Liverpool — William Shepherd, Liverpool — Richard Scot, I,iverpool — William Siddall, Liverpool — James Stevenfon, Liverpool — William Sideboiham, Liverpool — John Stot, Liverpool — £dge Smith, Liverpool — John Sibbald, Liverpool — Thomas Siddal, Manchcftcr --- Mich. Shaw, Manchcftcr Mrs. Stewart, Prefton Mr Robert Seddon London — Peter Slater, Manchcftcr — John Smith, Frodftiam W^^^S^M Tatton Efq; Withinftiaw. Rev ThLl t" "^^ ^e ^^^°«h Caftlc, Chc(hirc ^ev Tbomas Tonman, Vicar of Childwale. — i< Taylor Chcfter. • — Thomas Tarbrook, Manchcftcr. Samuel Tennant, ditto. — Thomas Tipping, ditto. Col. Townlcy Lancaftiire Militia. Dr. Turner, Liverpool. Mr. Samuel Townley, Manchcftcr. • Thomas Townfon, Oldham " George Travis, Mancheftre •"^ John Tipping, ditto. ~ William Thackery, ditto. Thomas Tongue, ditto. James Tyrer, Chorley ^2 // Mr. William Tomkinfon, Mancheftcr — Ralph Taylor, Oldham —— Robert Taylor, Mancheftcr - j — Thomas Tinker, ditto. \ — George Tipping, ditto. — Richard Townfcnd, ditto, Mifs Tarlcton, Liverpool, 2 Books Rev William Twyford, Didfbury Mr. Richard Turner, Frodftiam. •■^ P. Tennent, Stamford, : """ John Taylor, Bolton. ■"^ Samuel Taylor, Mancheftcr "~- J. Taylor ditto. — Robert Taylor, Chefter, V. COLONEL Viner, 4 Books Mr. Allen Vigor Mancheftcr, • — Henry Vennour, Birmingham. — — John Upton, Mancheftcr 2 Books . — James Upton, ditto. W. JOHN Whalley Efq; Oriel College Oxford. - — Willis Efq ; Davie Hulme, Mr. Edward Wakefield, London, 4 Books Rev. Abel Ward, Archdeacon of Chencr. Mrs. Warrington, Mancheftcr, Mr. John Williamfon, Lisburn Ireland. ' — Patrick Wcldon, Dublin. "—" Henry Worral, Mancheftcr. George Webfter, ditto. ' — Peter Winftanley, Warrington, — William Wilfon, Cuftom-Houfe, Liverpool Mr. Woiley Bromfgrove. George Whitley, Frodfham. Chriftopher Walker, Newcaftle upon Tyne. Samuel Wilfon, Glouceftsr. ' — James Wallwork, Mancheftcr. " — Jofcph Wilfon, Coventry. ;*. i' I A i.' i-il • ^ Mr. Dan. Whittakcr, Mancheftcr Mr. John Whitiakcr, ditto. — Williann Williams, Mancheftcr. •— Char i White, ditto. Johf> ViK ,, ditto. -— Jof<| H V, ikfjifon, I,ancafhirc Militia. — — Cieoigc Wh^taker, Manthefter — - James Wright, ditto. Michael Walton Jun. ditto. . - Walter Wilfon, 611*0. Thomas Whitfield, ditto — — WUIi«if» Warrington ditto, Richard Wood ditto. Thomas Wrench Leigh. John Whitehead, Mancheftcr . James Whitaker, ditto. — John Wolftcnholme, ditto. .— Thomas Woodcock, Leeds ___ Henry Whittakcr, Mancheftcr _ John Wainwright, ditto. John Wright, ditto. ^ lames Watfon, ditto. P. Walker, Mancheftcr. John Walmflcy, ditto. William WagilafFe, Appothccary ditto. Thomas Wright, ditto. „__ Thomas Whitlow, ditto. Thomas Wilfon, ditto. Thomas Walford, ditto. Samel Winftaniley, Warrington. .^ George War Watts, Liverpool. — William Waterworih, ditto. — James Worihington, ditto. — Jo! n Winftanly, ditto. — William Williamfon, ditto. Capt. Thomas Ward, ditto, Mr. Anthony White. Kev. Mr. Young, Hagadoe, Ireland The ', Vl ill II li iW' t 4. The PREFACE. SOMETHING may he proper hy way of pre^ face ; not fo much from Cuftom a^ NeccfTity, the plan being original^ and the chara&cr of the Author ohfcure. A hati N arr a live of our national fuccejfes^ the in- trepidity es on this, fometimes on that rcfolves, Two angels nightly at his pillow ftood, Teutoniel, and Terzilliel the good ; An Hierarch this, in youth eternal fmiles. Twelve angels ftation'd round the Britijh ifles, Eight The British Lion Rousd 5 light in Columbia^ o'er huge trads of land 'reiiding, duteous wait his high command; )f rank inferior that commanded nine, ruardians of old to Brunfwick's princely line ; 'hefe 'twixt the Elbe and ^^rnightly hold ^atrole, and fee the watches duly told. Eyeing their charge, Teutoniel filence broke ; low fhall this aged king fupport the fhock ? |.ate by a watcher, and a holy one, am inform'd what's in JVeftphalia done. )eedlefs from France the Britijh fleet returns, 'er long the Gaul fpoils, ravages, and burns ; i-nd what fhall Richlieu\ fordid grafp efcape ? 'hat foul of Mammon in a human Ihape ! To whom the Hierarch — As an angel's ken [y far furpafles that of mortal men, far confefs'd, beyond thy fphere I fee ito the bofom of futurity. Mark The British Lion Rousd. M Id Mark now, e'er yet the fovercign's day fliall come. That ray of light, which diffipates the gloom, France ftiall have ample Mcafurc for the guilt Of broken faith, and blood unjuftly fpilt, What time relax'd from difciplinc and toil, Her Troops march on and fly upon the fpoil Of fo long harras'd Saxony y abhor'd No lefs th' auxilUar than the conq'ror's fword : Then Fredric^ like heaven's wrathfull miniiler, Shall rout 'em, taken in the toils of war. Spurn'd faith again Weftphalian troops fhall arm, And ruin'd peafants round their ftandards fwarm, Like rav'ning kites, to chafe them wing'd with feari Sword, fire and famine wafting in their rear ; Britain {liall on this fair occafion feize, And with her triumphs all the world amaze. What deeds in embrio, or already plann'd, Are then propos'd ! what toils by fea and land \ What dangers, yet how glorioufly atchiev'd ! frame humbled and the colonies reliev'd 1 Bui m The British Lion Rous J, *) iBut fpccd wc, as befits our prcfeat care, Vet yet the Sovereign ihall thefc tidings hear, 'he vital fpirits firft to fortifie, .ife ftands in doubtj without a frefh fupply ; )o faying from the golden belt that grac'd [is ihoulders, whence fell fldrting to his wafte kleftial hamefs, he a vial direw, )me drops estradingy which, however few, [ave fov'reign virtue, therefore kept with C^vt ; Sometimes the aged king wou d drop a tear, '^hen urg'd by ftrong neceffity, perforce, '"arrants difpatch'd give law its proper courfe; 'hefe purg'd from human pravky, and fix'd ^ith eflence incorruptible were mix'd, ■Of gratefuU odour, compofition rich ! [This, floating on the breath of life, can reach [The brain's minutelt windings, and impart [Strength to the knees, new vigour to the heart ; [Which, now enlarg'd, widi freer motion beats, . . |The fibres ftilFen and the breaft dilates. *Twas } Mm )ii,\ m 8 The British Lion Rous' d. 'Tvvas thus their facred charge the angels kept, And pleafant dreams infus'd. The monarch flept Till iix, his ufual hour ; when he arofe, Calm fatisfadion fmooth'd his placid brows ; The vital functions feem performed with eafe, Each pulfe kept time thro' all th* arterial maze, Officious memVy culling from her ftore Paft fcenes, what e'er is worth reflecting o'er. But temper'd with a ferioufnefs that bears Good with a grace, and yet for bad prepares. And now the fatal meflenger arriv'd, Quick flew the tydings, fcarce at firft believ'd. Too foon confirm'd, the people ftand at gaze. The fov'reign trembles for his native place. And fcarce what ftrength the angel late fupply'd Upholds him, while conflidling thoughts divide His undetermin'd purpofe — whether peace Offer'd to France^ fliall give the fubjed eafe : What give the Pruffiaii up ? the ftricken hand Forbids; inpeifon fliall he then command? And The British Lion Roui^d \ And leading Britijh vetr'ans to the field Shall Gaul to their fuperior prowefs yield? As when Noailes in flight repafs'd the Main^ And left at Dettingen his thoufands flain. But now my fmews fhrunk and age has froze ;> This Arm, no more a terror to my foes ; Thoughts but diftraa ; a council fummon ftmight j Help heav'n — and let me their decifion wait. A gurf of paffion further utt'rance check't j The council met, determine in efFedl That Britain muft her blood and treafure fpare In carrying on the continental War ; Her proper ftrength exerting on the feas. To fuccour her long-wafted colonies, Then Pitt received the reins, her rapid car Britain gives up to him, and all the war. With native eloquence he overbears All opodtion ; national affairs His . f 'I'^i f' M m m 10 The British Lion Rous' d. His ftudy : Politick ; on no pretence Rejecting, much lefs fhocking common-fenfe; Well laid each meafure, ftcadily purfucci) One fimple end in view — the public good* Such is the man ; who, like another foulj Informs the council, comprehends the whole, And each minute department of the ftate ; Contending fao ftruck-.-ftout fhips as any Fra?7ce cou'd boaft. Hawke rf 16 The Brttish Lion Rouid, Hawke, on his ftation, watches to furprize A fleet and tranfports, freighted with fupplies. Courting for Canada aufpicious gales ; Winds ferve at laft, and now the fquadron fails; Keen on his prey the Britijh adm'ral fprings ; Again they feek the port with canvas wings j Not fo fecur'd; their anchors lately caft. Quitting, and with their cables flipt in hafte, Soft mud. receives them, lighten'd of their ftores, Which in her hungry womb the deep devours. Great. Britam svGngt2incey both by feaand land, Pitt now commences, but with fleady hand Governs the bolt, nor half the nation's pow'r Exerts, till he has made the objed fure : A fleet and tranfpoits under Hawke 's command. Impatient on the hofl:ile coafl: to land ; - France fees the cloud, (her late ambition curft) Ready with all the rage of war to burfl: ; Nov/ for her trade and threaten'd ports flie fears, Or darling fchemes, the toil of many years, From! 'i h\r^,;.-.-Mammon, hk fraBiccs-Difficulty of rai!-\ ingfupplies-Jdmmftration emiarras'd—Tnr re-\ fig„s—Recaird—City 0/ London congratulates bim\ ^ith a promife to fupport bim-Operations of tk\ ^ar commenced-Lord Anson with the Jleet-Uom\ and the Duke o/Marlbro' alarm the French at St.\ Maloes— B«r« 100 >/ of fiips with naval fioretA Rejojcings in the navy on their fuccefs— Lord ^mo^\ treat! his officers— Relates at their requejl flrikinA occurrences in his voyage round the globe— End of the narrative— Captains join their fiips. ThJ m mmi l^' 15? m^m{ ■mmm R.ousdil The British Lion Roufd; BOOR the Second. BUT Rumour with her fifter fiend Surmize^, Sworn foes to ev ry glorious enterprize, As Twilight bats fly buzzing here and there, With whifper'd lies poffefs the public ear ; Fleets are equipt and expeditions plann d, In vain, if men thought worthy to command, From fervice fhrink with prejudices ftrange, When glory calls and Britain vows revenge. At well-known haunts lo Mammon takes his (land, And fwitch'd the currency with magick wand ; Vanifli'd to private hoards, the fpecie flies, The growing heap with rapture Shylock eyes, Expeds, when hackney d out to publick ufe, Each fum a double int'reft will produce. Th' PI 2a The British "Lion Rous' d. mx .i M r Th' exchequer fails ; the bank is almoft drain'd ; How fhall the fleets and armies be maintain'd ? Fruitlefs the People's darling ftruggles here, And now the helai abandon'd in defpair, His patriot friend, alike in weal or woe, Sooths with foft fpeech, and yet the tear will jlow^ Cares for the public welfare will intrude, The hen thus anxious for her ftraggling brood. But Britain s eldefi Hope no reft enjoys, Yet to recall him every method tries. Whom, as an angel, ftooping from above, The ftatefman fees and all his country's love Reviving at the precious pledge fhe fent. Once more he takes the reins of goverment. Pitt thus return'd, AugHJlay ciown'd with tow'rs, Gratulates—From her ample lap fhe pours Treafures immenfe — ^The adive Minifter, Enabled hence to carry on the war, Refumes his ftation at the council board : Broods the foul fiend in vain upon his hoard \ All mii The British Lion Rmsd. ax All on the wing muft circulate again ; So ftagnant lakes, with copious fhow'rs of rain, O'erflow their banks, refrcfhing man and beaft. Clear to the eye and grateful to the tafte. Pleas'd with his fovereign's and the people's fmiles, JThe much-enduring man refumes his toils, And public fpirit points out ev'ry where, Men void alike of fadion as of fear, [Born his extenfive planns to execute, [n council cool, in adion refolute. Anson, whom ill the aged monarch fpares, )nce more on board the royal fleet repairs ; [arlb'rough tht foldier leads—intrepid Howe 'he in^t^^-^- Neptune^ riding on his prow, [arflials on either fide th' obedient waves, Tow here, now there the hoftile ftrand he braves ; ls when an eagle thro' th' aerial way, '^heels with his new-fledg'd young in quefl of prey. Now at St. Makes CiiURCnaL's offspring lands, ^rance trembles only hearing he commands. The \ :i - i»Mi*!' ii ■!»*«— WW 22 The British Lion Rousd, t ! W- The invalid now fhews his unfeam*d fears ; Of Marlb'rough's prowefs tells in i7 *5 The BatTisH LriON Rfmsd. Vaft Herds of caltk on the hanfli grafs^ feec^ And maiHve dog& run wild, a %xi^ breed ; Now rocks o'er rocks, maufc (fifing' imminctit) Th' Extreme foutk limits of the continent, Down to the bafe, where horrid clifts are left, Some yawn — as i£ by former earthqugkes cleft. Now thfo the Maggshmian todt we wfiid, Expeding the Pacific fbon to find! ; Alafs, long time thereafter tempeft-toft, We look for fhipwreck on the dreaiy coaft ; Dead calm—and now a hurricane it blows, With fnow and chilling fleet the tackle froze ; What could we do when land appears a-head ? Unable as we were a flieet to ^rcad. But providence in our behalf appears, The wind abates and in our favour veers ; Weather'd the rocks, again we bear aWay, And parting company drive cait to fea. Alone, with humcane* I now engage. And fcurvy fpreads with epidemic rage; E Not 36 The British Lion Rous' d. M Y\ Not half the crew it*s ravages funjive, .< // Worn out with toil what few are left alive j Hither and thither by the tempeft borne, At laft I find the paflage round Cape Horn. We fee the great South-Sea with glad furprizc, Hoping our golden dreams to realize ; But Hurricanes, more dreadful than before, Now fplit the fails and all our rigging tore ; Scarcely the hoftile Chiltan coaft we fhun, Then for the rendezvous, Fernandez^ run. Signs of a Spanijh fquadron lately here, From afhes fcatter'd on the beach appear; Fears now alarm us ; if they fhou'd return. How fliall a few, with toil and Hcknefs worn. Put out to fea, or hinder them to land. When none are able at a gun to fland ? Hope that our conforts may tlic ftorm furvive, Determines yet our ftay till they arrive ; Careful to moor the fhip, and now to land We bear the fick; I lend an helping hand; ioA Expiring i?i-^V'^\^ The British Lion Rousd, j^ Expiring fomc, by ev'ry tender tie, Beg we wou'd let them in their hammocks die ; While yet they breathe of life I ne'er defpair, But fee them as they lie removed with care ; Tents to receive them we erea on fhorc ; Nourifliment, med'cine, both exert their pow'r; But many die, and thofe who yet furvive, By cool land-breezes feem as kept alive ; " '^ From aromatic flirubs, with odours frauglit, iHere nature plenty yields, with toil unbought; Well water'd, like an earthly paradife, This I/land in a temp'rate climate lies; Nourifliing broths take place of faked food, jWith boil'd goats flefh, and herbs, in fcurvy gord. Apace the fick recover; but tvhat joy, I When, by their fignals, we our conforts Spy? Inftant we take the boat and row on board, " JEmbrace, refrefh, and r cedfull help afford. Now, as our ftrength recruited will permit, |We mend the tackle and the fhips refit, E 2 Then 28 The British LiofT Rotiid. m ,^' :| Then burn fweet-fcented wood, wafh, puige tlheifi With vinegar, from evry putrid fmell; r[weB The leffer vsefFels are difp^tch'd ri?i qiieft Of port, or prize, while I bring i^p the reft; Some captures made, increafe oiir common cares, Both to fuftain and jguard the iprilorieTs : Hence we refolve the ftiips, uhfit for ufe. To iink, and ftrengthen others with their 'crews; For Payta then we iftreteh with crowded 'foils ; A bold attempt; but hope of prize (prevails. The Captives, won by our humanity, 1 Defcribe the fort and liarbour, how 'they lie; Two I difmifs, as guides to thrcefcore 'men. The reft on board, as hbftages, detain. With promife, if we meet defir d fuccefs, Afhore tofet them, free and ranfomlefs. They land, and, under cover df the night, EtTed their purpofe in the gen' ral- fright; Anxious mean while I keep the fhips at fea. But come to anchor at the break of day. When I The Br'Itisih X.ion Rous'd, When, frdm the'decfcs, with tranfpo]}t'We^defoIw;, Fk'd ontthelfort, •the 5r/#;/& colours ^y. >^ With ipsed ourigalknt xtarsl mnforce, Threaten'd with ^numbers, both of ffodt and lioric^ The followii^ (day, and .that fuceeeding night, Th^ fkcpt ipofleffion in the foes 'de^dght; Safe to their Shipmates ev'ny man reftor'd, With plate and dollars laden, xonies aboard-: The Pris-ners, as agreed, we^next releafe Ranfomlefs,; but, before we -quit the place, The Spanijh town rto ^fhes jis ireduc'd ; Becaufeto treat the! governor refiis'd. Thenceforth :ihe iterror df the ^Britip name, Spreads thro' 'the^ Continent, where'er we came; Yet not as heretofore; horn Bucaneers Torture and^ldfs df dife the SfamarMesirs, DifTention following, now, ^bout the fpoil, I quit^myifhare the reft to reconcile. Acrofs 'the line we next for ^/^ make, In hopes the Acapuica ih\^ to take; Either ;!1 m {■I } '.I f y t- 30 The British Lion Roused I Either we mifs*d her or fhe fear'd to fail; While this way, that way, cruiiing with the gale, No profped of a prize nor friendly port Thefe feas afford, whereto we may refort. For China^ 'tis at laft propos'd to ftretch, A defp'rate run, fcarce hop'd that we can reach ; Yet all muft to the circumftance fubmit ; No where thefhips fo likely to refit: Ships did I fay ? — the Glofier we deftroy ; Of fix that fail'd but one I now enjoy ; That, leaky, day and night the pumps we ply. The leak now found we in fome meafure flop ; To fetch up the Ladrones our prefent hope ; But fcurvy now again the crew afTails, And long e'er land appears, frefh water fails. We land at Tinian^ a delightfull place ; Indians and Spaniards in a bark we feize • ft ^ With well-train'd dogs fat beeves they hunt us down, Droves which run wild, their ears are tipt with brown, Milk fi The British Lion Rousd. 31 Milk-white the reft; there favage boars are found^'^ Water, fowls, fruit aiid wholefome greens abound. Our men recovering (I too fick and weak) j f|R We are preparing to fecure the leak; ;^^j Alafs by night the ihip's from anchor borne, We knew it not before fucceeding mom : Loofe fhrowds, with fails unbent, and ports unbar'd^ Much for ourfelves, but more for them we fear'd ; Scarce twenty hands on duty left aboard, . v Their cruel fate and ours aHke deplor'd: Far, from Old England, ever like to pine. Or but releas'd % fome ^/^/^/j/& mine: ll fear her loft, and yet my fears conceal; JThen by degrees my fentiments reveal, IWithout delay, the bark afhore to haul, JAnd lengthen; fhe perhaps may hold us all: Stupid they feem, as thro' misfortune grown ; . ^ith temper urg d, I mould em one by one, :o joyn my purpofe— Proper trees are fell'd, iach falls to work, in what he moft excell'd : ' DextVous I ' t ' ) y 1 32 .The BRrTBSH: LiraN Rous'cl. Dexjf uous at faawng plamks 1 quickly grew y. Tke bank witik labonrom die beach we dmcw ; All toil(, enforced by ftrong neceflity ; Our projed r>ow in forwardiicfs I fee : - With Ikne ami; ta3fe)W'mix'd' her feam* we- p^ j When lo the Ship once mure appears ait fea ;^ Frantkk \fkhpyy awa)^ the axe I threfw, And haft'miig to the beach foon found k true. Straightway I fent the ftouiteft hands aboar(^ To heave her in aiiad fee her fafely moor'd ;. To cheer their conforts, wan and ^iritlefs^ Strong hopes conceiving now of our fuccefs. At their accounts from tears we fcarce refrain, To hear how long they ftruggled, but in vain, E'er they could bring her under fit command. And wrought the pumps till none had pow'r to ftand ; While the ftout veflel, at a cable length. Her beft bow'r anchor dragg'd, unweigh'd with all their ftrength. Well I Ifnl The British Lion Rous' d. 33 Well as we can the leak we now fecure, Replace the tackle from our fcanty ftore, At China hoping better to refit ; Water took in, the ifland next we quit, A fertile fpot and full of People once ; To fea we ftand foon clear of the Ladrones \ Then at Macao into harbour came, [Leave to refit and needful help I claim ; [Much ceremony paft we help procure : [The flow Chinefe work leifurely but fure. With failors hir'd, part Dutch and part Lafcar^ iRefitted I for fea again prepare : IWeigh then as tho' I meant for England ftreight, [But change our courfe and for the galleons wait ; JHalf-mann'd with foreigners, old men and Boys, [At quarters now the Crew I exercife, [Confid'ring how our ftrength we may divide To be in time of adion beft employ'd \ Two to a port are all that I can fpare ; jIn parties fome patrol! from Tier to Tier, F As 11 1 \\\ i^ i 34 The British Lion Rousd, As need requires, to load or point a gun, My topmen dext'rous at a mark are grown, ' And, many a time, with fingle bullets bring The fea-fowl down tho' tow'ring on the Wing. At laft the Acapulca (hip appears ; No need of chafe — to fight us down fhe bears : Five hundred Men, her complement aboard. Her wafte with network ftrong is well fecur'd ; Great-guns and fwivels as fhe nearer drew. We on her fides, poop, tops and gunnel view ; A fog fometimes obfcures her from my fight, Yet no lefs refolute than us to fight, Upon her wind fiie confidently lies, Hope urges them of conqueft, us of prize. Both fhips abreaft and now at Piftol fhot Engagd — athwart upon her bow I got. Enabled hence with eafe her decks to clear. Large ports admit my whole broadfide to bear ; Her netting fir'd with fpeed they cut away, And roll on heaps, yet flaming to the fea : Meani '\%. Tht Bkitish^Lion, Hoiis'j. 3i Mean while my top-men dreadfull havock make, None, fave her captain, keep^ the quarter-deck j ' JBuftl'ing I faw him cv'rjr where expos'd, "^o make one effort more e'er all was loft, rhe men in corners fculking for their live's, )nce more to their deferred guns he drives' h vain— Again their quarters are forfook, Their flag at laft with difficulty ftruck : What cheer brave boys I fcarcdy can enquire, t er hmts they give the veffel is on fire ; rhe good Centurion has flie Tcap'd the feas ir this I faid— then haften to the place, jxert my felf— the fire foon overpowr'd,' 3rder next the A>^„;jS crew aboard; ' ieir captain comes, a brave old Portugueze, nbitious of the honour both to face id fingly fight a Britijh man of War ; " wept for rage to fee how few we were ; rt ofthe cabbin on him I beftow : ^our a/ks courtefy tho* in a foe. ' ' P 2 The , i \i 36 The BiiT.sH L.ok «»«MT The treafures found exceed our uunoft thought : Our prize with triumph into f7.»«« brought. In perfon next I wait on the vice-roy. Audience and royal privUege enjoy -, The galleon then to Chinefe merchant old. When many a cheft of dollars in her hold On board the good Centurion fafe were plac d. For £«r«i>. then the firft fair wind embracd. When fafely moor'd at Spithead I arrive,. ..' Ail dangers weather'd out and yet ahve. His narative thus finifh-d. on the peer _ All gaze; in thought tranfported here and there, Tofc^sunvoyagdandtodiftantchmes, Which fcap-d the notice of fiaitiousames 5 Dangers poftcrity will fcarce beUeve •, Le in the channel they themfelves perceive, But foon the frigates getting under way Each cnptain joins his ft^ip and clears the bay. End of the ficond Booh % ►s» The British Lion Rousd\ BOOK III. The A R G U M E N T. THE fleets return — Confequences of the ^aj- pedition, France weakens her German armj^ ViSiory at Crevelt — Englifh Forces fent to Ger- many — France Alarm d and Cherburg taken — Defcription of the hafon — demoli/h' d-— Security — EffeSis of on the army — Check at St. C^.{%—'Sir TohnArmitage — General Dury lamented — Charac- ters of Amherft and Wolfe — Wolfe confiderd as a foldier-'As a lover—Struggle between love and glory Conubial Love urges a Domeftkk life-'V^o\kyeilds to her intreaties— Recovers at the found of martial mufick and a brigade in review— His agility in exer- cifing troops — Marches and embarks for Louifbourg with Bofcawen — Voyage in the channel— In the At- lantic — Pilots narrative begun, exhibiting various incidents of a feafaring life — with remarkable events in the lafi War. n M! •A m •~»i»»>-««i!- 1 ■ ■ " ■ :'i «SK :- ir The Bri^¥ish Lion Rous' d; BOOK the Third IN triumph now to England they return ; Franceywhcn (he fees her ftores and ihipping burn^ Recalls the troops from Germany in hafte ; ^ A To Clermont fent, nor fcarcc; the frontier paft ; He now, with woods feCuring either wing, Expels triumphant laurels home to bring j Btit Ferdinand, with military (kill, And Prufftan vet'rans fkirting round the hill, Pours on his left with unexpected force. Then fighting fell the flowV of Gallic horfe, Tho' far oufnumb'ring in a ftronger port. With fhamc he quits the field and trophies loft. France mourns the lofs, her llaughter'd carbineers j With fpeed her army ftrengtli'ning, when fhe hears That Britiflj foldiers, to Wejlphalia fent, Muft once more thunder on the continent. Again -* ■ m The British Lion Rouisl. 39 Again intrepid Howe her coaft alarms, And Cbetburg ftrikes tk flag to Britijh arms. Amazement feizes on the neighb'ring towns, While her old lords that antient city owns. A bafon here, the work of many years. Is now demolifli*d by the engineers ; Pompous infcriptions tell what fums it coft, Point out it's ufes, and the founde boaft. Security the foldier now pofTeft, . i With ideot look, in tatter'd garment drefl, She pours to the befotted m\iltitude ( Her dram of Nantz with poppy water brew'd. Unable firft, then mindlefs to embark ; Till midnight they caroufe — now in the dark Thro' ways unknown, toward the beach advance By beat of drum, as tho' they'd conquer'd France Mean while the Gallic chief their motion waits, The reft embark'd, the grenadiers defeats. Then fell, in battle's uiidiftinguiih'd Rage, His country's darling, gallant Armitage ; Unhappy I I i ^ The British Lion Rousd, Unhappy Dury ;— neither Wolfe was there Nor Amherst, Britain s thunderbolts of war. Wolfe, early notic d at the counfel board, In fecret long a worthy nymph ador'd, Then breathed his vows-her friends the fuit approve j About ^o revel now in kwful love, His country's fummons thunders in his ear, To Louijbourgh forthwith he mull repair : Glory and tendernefs divide his breaft, • And lo ! Connubial Love^ in view confefs'd, Light marks the ruddy eaft whence fhe afcends, White as the milky-way her robe depends, Tuck'd by the Graces, negligently neat, Flow'rs fpring fpontaneous where (he prints her feet; On either hand the Charities are known, Of kindred, father, mother, daughter, fon ; Smooth BlandiJJment, that wrinkled care beguiles, Laughter and little Loves, with infant fmiles, Compofc her train— -and looks, that more exprefs Than fancy feigns— and lovers only guefs. ' And ^i<\ 1 [If Hi w 4'y' W\ '' ■ 1 ' 1 5' ml i- ^h1 ■Hju |. l1 PI ■■I 'v ? '■ ^ ^K f'v^ ■ ^ Si!.-! \m the British Lion RousW, ^i And com'ft thou thus— CV/?/?/W— >he demands In flowry wreaths, to bind thefe deedlcfs hands ? I come flie faid, to urge domeflic cafe ; Let thofe, in fearch of glory, barter pegcc. Who nothing feek beyond promifc'ous joy^ The heart-felt rapture and the fpcaking eye, Woo thee-The nymph has deck'd the bridal bed, Pines for thee and the folemn rite unfaid. She paus'd~then adds~See now : ^^^ lair in fight; And lo where Hymen waits his o-ch t. light; Then tarry here, nor face the dre. ^'i>i iorms Danger prefents, in battles and m ftorms. The Soldier foftens while the vifion fpeaks, Till love of all his foul pofTeffion takes ; But martial fifes and tambours drawing near, Strike up and all the phantoms difappear. A camp mark'd out he fees, on either hand Soldiers embattled, wait his high command ; «-' ' I. X Advancing then, and facing inward, join The whole brigade in one continued line. G Glory II \ <: vJ% 41 The BiiiTisH LioM \to«iV* Glory returning mw dilates his breaft, At hand his courfer feen, vaulting he preft, The fteed, obedient to his fignd, fprings, Traversed the camp, the rear, and both the wings ; His ftation took ; flames then the burnifh'd fword; Soldiers, with fhotilder'd firelocks, wait the wc»d; To fee 'em open, double, cloic their files. With ev'ry motion pleas'd, the gen'ral fmiks : Each man his ftation keeps, and, quick as thought, From right to left is ev*ry modem caught ; As one, to prime, load, ram, advance, retire. And mimic heaven s artill'ry with their fire. Short time elaps'd— when now they march away, Take leave of friends, embark and put to Sea. Th' unconquer'd Gm/^f of his native Kent^ Attends the Brigadier where'er he went ; Thenceforth confider'd as her fpecial care, Till glorious he has finifh'd his Career ; So bids TerziLLIEl, with his flaming fword, Anxious tv. fee the collonies reilor'd. The m ^ igl^t fo much at> to ofFend. Profp'rous in fi^'ra! voyages we trade; Now journai.v kept and obfervations made ; The ufe of all his inftruments, at will. The captain grants, relying on my fkill ; > For, to the cabin frequently confin'd. His conflitution viiibly declin'd. The kindeft mafter and a feaman thro', His weaknefs now increas'd, alarms the crew ; All know the mate to be a fordid wretch, What pow'r he now enjoy'd too apt to ftretch ; Skilful The British Lion kotisd. 49 Skilful enough, but ill to be advis'd, E'en on the watch with liquor oft difguis'd. Calling me to his cabin, where h? lay, The captain faid, I fhall expire at fea ; I i now you will my laft requeft fulfill ; Take this feal'd packet; it contains my will. In fome fure place, I truft, you'll fee h laid. And, as direded, to my friend convey 'd : I fear the mate will think, when I am gone. What he fecretes of mine will be his own : Think what his ftatibn yet from you requires, Tho' with my death ydur fervitude expires. And fet a good example to the crew ; My inftruments and books bequeath'd to you, Take now- What's needfull hence you'll imderftand; Reckon yourfelf; take nought en fecond-hand; When all is prov'd and free from error fuund, Expeding land, take care to whifper round, Among the men, a good look-out tO keep, ' Then fafe to port, ne'ei' fear, you'll bring the (h\^: H Few 50 The British Lion Roused* Few days furviving after this he died ; With tears we hoift him o*er the veflel fide, And to the fea his breathlefs corfe commit; However great my grief I muft fubmit. Now free, and almoft twenty years of age^ Aboard I enter at the ufual wage, Knowing my place, warn'd by fo dear a friend^ To his direction piindlual I attend. Brijlol we gain—the will conveyed on ihore, Safe with his friend, a merchant, I fecure; Inclos'd a fhort account of his efFeds, Certifies each and any fraud deteds ; Concluding to the merchant and his friends. In kind expreflions me he recommends j Charging, on his expence a year at leaft, I with an able mafter may be plac'd : With the bed mafter Brijlol can fupply Indulg'd, and each convenience I enjoy ; 'Till ready at a profped, plan, or view, I ibctti a tollerable draftfman grew. The -> ^i:. ¥ The British Lion Rous'd. The time however thus to purpofe fpent, Land they perceive is not my element; Scarcely content to fee the year expire, On Board a coafter next myfelf I hire. What time from duty, here there is to fpare I fetch the coafts, and harbours, how they bear/ From pilots learn, whene'er they come aboard, What hints their /kill or kjndnefs may afford, As well whate er I know communicate, Carefs'd by both the mafter and the mate. But fond of flatt ry, free enough to treat, With carelefs tars I foon affociate. No journal kept, my books but feldom read, My /kill with o/lentation oft difplay d. That I might fometimes let the captain fee j I cou'd condua a /hip as well as he : Such a behaviour foon his favour M, My purpofe with deferv'd contempt he cro/l. His /ludied coldnefs /hing me to the quick ; I left the /hip, nor long another feek ; H 2 On 5« 'U h I! )!! 52 .The British Lion Rous'd, On bo^rd a veffcl iji the Spantp trade, And, at my friend^s reqiieft, fhips ftevs 'rd made, Florida ^pjift JUid to the IJIhmus bound, The nature of o^r tr . I found ; By night we land, but e er the break of day, L9t fly the topfaii, ftanding out to fea: . PofTcfling all the Iccrets of addrefs , Our ci^ptain to their ports has free accefs, With gifts the greedy governors can mould ; Here En^Jijl broad-c^oath bribes paft gems or gold; They win|c while wood and water we procur'd; The merchants, with uncommon gains allur'd, Drive hafty bargains-foon the dollars told ; Poats come by right and fetch what wc have fold, Greajf '^ains our owners made, and Httle lefs The captai:! ; .others fir'd at fuch fuccefs. Now with European bales purfuc his track, \Vhon\ furly Gmrdu-^ofia s f( 01 attack , Condemn'd to work tl.p mmcs, without rdief, ^|id wear ou^ life, in wretchedncfs and grief, I: But ■>^^ \^ The British Lion Rous'd. « But howfoe'er our credit we maint; And fingly fcem to work fo rich a vc.u, As thrp' the gulf we now to windward ply, * And nearmg Florida the foundings try, A Sp^nifi man of war, that lay in ftiore, Loosed, and with all her canvas on us bore j We know it is in vain a fearch to ftand, All our returns are here deem'd contraband \ Th^n inftant hand the tacks and feud away, But forced on fhore in Apalatche- ay. Quitting the fhip, ve bear, from favages. Repeated infuics, few and weaponlefs ; Thro' d fart wilds, by human feet untrod. The ftai;s and rVer^ppint us out a road. Our fhoes w» e vul, replac'd with bark pf trees, fill guides )rocur ■ an mg the CkrokeeSy With part at Caro.tn ^ arrive : Whether the captain's dead or yet alive, Or to our fcater'd fhip-mates w' >t befell, i^ho' oft enquiring, I cou'd neve ell, The i wm i .'">■.. t] Mi 54 The British Lion Rousd, The province* we in a ferment find, At war with Spain— iht frontiers nearly join*d, And Vernon landing on the Spanijb main ; Now, v/ith fix fhips, had Porto-bello ta'cn. While fomc to fettle here their views confine, Some under OGLETHORi-i the army join ; A few to England bound at common wage ; On board the Baltick Merchant I engage ; Stout colonel Braithwaite pafiage with us took. Still by his faithful lady unforfook ; Two children equal danger with 'em fhar'd, Two female friends by both alike revered. A privateer, with French and Spaniards mann'd, Attacked us now, near Scilly^ making land, No hope to gain the harbour tho' in fight. Four hours or more we held a defp'rate fight ; Bold captain Holway cheer'd the fainting crew. The colnel on the deck like lightening flew, From port to port, and pointing with his Sword, Sees every gun with judgment rais'd or lowr'd. Numbers i, ■ "i i tJic British Lion AousJ Numbers pfcvail'd-They fcarcc pofcffion got Before the cornel, in cold blood, was (hot I And in His fbrieking lady's arms expir'd ; The fatal baU a cowaitl French^man fir*d ; In fetters bjr the Spanijh captain laid, The wretch to St. Sebaflians is conveyed ; Where kd. with mouldy bread and rotten peafe, We likewife lie, expeding a releafc. Six months elapfe-and then we are released, But f(.on as landed by a prefs-gang fciz'd. In a king's fliip I enter volunteer, The captain was a perfed tyrant here ; I Of language courfc, in manners difTolute^ To officers and men a perfeft brute ; For cruelty notorious grown, at laft He's tried, condemn'd and publickly difgrac'd. Such treat ncnt he deferv'd^-but long before ^ jl am to captain Middleton turn'd o'er; JNor long had been on board, before I found [To try the north-weft pa%e we ate bound. Two Si / 1 w I'. ^6 The British Lion i?(>«jV. Two frigates, furnifli'd by the goverment, Together, were on this difcov'ry fent ; Faffing the ftfeights, a winding courfe we take^ Through flioals of ice, and Churchill river make Dreary, with froft fet in, the Ihores appear ; We moor the fhips, refolv'd to winter there. The cx)mpany of Hudfori^ bay have made This place the center of their peltry trade. O'er head the JrBic ftar continual wheels, Lakes here to folid ice the cold congeals : On heaps, the rocks, with loud explofion rife. Trees rive, and vapours under fheets of ice. Heave up the mafs with many a fearful crack, As nature's frame were ftretch'd upon the rack. Of ftone the houfes, and conltruded low ; We wr-m with ftoves, our water melted fnow ; For with the cold, increafmg by degrees, All liquids, even fpirits, lolid freeze ; This to prevent, we fometimes heat red hot, And iling in chains large double-headed fliot ; With I Tile British Liom Rous' J. With fcuny yet the flefl, foon mortifies, Which nought prevents but air wd exercife ; And ,f we venture out, fo keen the air White chflblains rife where'er the fein is banr Which inflant friaion fometiines may prevent,' If not with warm fnow-water we foment Well doath'd. whene'er we ventumoui of doors, W ith duffil blanketing and beaver fur,, A cap and cover for the fece we wear, ' Snow-flioes, eonftruaed from thelkins of deer The native, fUrniih, platted thongwith thong ' Of proper breadth and full a fethom long. Hares, foxes, rabbits, partridges, and deer. All fummer months are found in plenty here • Hence is the trade with ftocks of fur fuppl.'d' Their flelh in froll keeps long unputrify'd • ' Fiih frequent m the depth of winter caught Content the people, till by faftors taught To drink ftrong liquors, now a fquallid race Their ftrength and numbers vifibly decreafe.' V J Long S7 u ^s ^B The BritisIh Lion i?««/A ' Long feem'd the time btfore the froft ungavc, The furi at lall returning we perceive ; Seen firft he peeps above the diftant hills, Now half-difcover'd round th' horizon wheels, The fogs difpelling with his chearful glance, Potent the rays, however (hot afkance. ' ^1 ?ound the pole, in fight, he ftill revolves,^ With pleafure we obferve the ice diflblves ; Yet im with froft, the hawfers then uncoil, Clear (hips of ice, and with no little toil. To weigh the anchors-Loofe-then winding on, Thro' flakes of aoatingice beat round the frigid zone, To ftave them off what perils we fuftain'd, What toils i the PFekomeip^^ Cape-dobbsvft gain'd ; A headland clad with undiffolving fnow ; No foil, and not a blade of grafs below. Yet winding thro' the ice this coaft we leave. And farther ftretchM, an op'ning now perceive. Seemly the pafilige fought both deep and wide. With boats we venture up and try the tide ; Thenl The British Lion Rouid Then back return unfatisfyV as yet, A river fome will have it, fomea ft«it. Here paus'd the pilot, in his tale perplex'd • Well, faid the brigadier, what folWd next? Hold I intreat you, cries the adm'ral, hold Our liquor ftands-You hear the climate's cold However glad to fee you entertain'd, . ' f I'll get another bowl, let this be drain'd - The captain, juft refrefh'd and breath'd 4e while Then ends his tale-All nod affent and finile ' 59 End of the third Booh The '^«l m^s'^^^ .r fi^' The British Lion Rous'd; B O O K IV. Tiiit The A R G U M E N T. HARMONY among the officers-Pilofs tta- rativeends-Bofc^vftn's remarks on it-On captain Brett's behaviour and recommendation by lord Anion— On captain MJdleton s voyage to Hudfon's- Bay— 0» admiral Vcrrm't expedition to Cartagena —A grand projeB of the minijlry, at war with Spain Hov^ difappointed-Cottcludes with a Spirited nddrefi to the officers concerned in the prefent expedition- Fleet at mU^— Joined by AmhtA— Sails for . Louift-argh- J»*/^^'-"«« "fyVdlit to land-ReJlrain d by a mejfage from JttzilM-Lands-Operations of the /lege defcribed-Shii < burnt ^ taken-City treats and capitulates-Story of an T.ngm prifoner there- French prifiners fen' to Engknd-i?^y?yn«^^ ani humours of the peopk-The people pleafed ■u.nth the adminiftration r,A V "LdlAlA The ARGUMENT. adminijiration — Happy in trade and agriculture— pa fed to the ran^agisj^^ar in Gertnany^-In Amc- TicsL—Lord Howe iameWed ami Abercrombie*s de- h^t^accQuntedfor, SC*3?l their mother-country blame ; IS drear, )r near, lil ; zeal fent, •d. d, Thi i& 6+ The British Lion R^usd This we too fcen, experienced at the peace ; Now failors ftrole, difcharg'd, from place to place, As ^^ by ttierehants, as the govermcnt, Treated with difregard— To France fome went, Some lie at home, a burthen to their friends. Nor e*er of prizes get their dividends. RemembVing, in ourcourfe from Hudfen s-hay^ With leave indulg'd on fhore a while to ftay, The time I with a Bofion trader fpent. Advice to him of my difcharge I fent, Then work'd the paffage to New-England bound, And landing fafc, a kind reception found ; My favings, freighted there in merchandize Turn to account— Then, with my friends advice, Join'd with his intereft, I engage as mate, On board a coafting Vcflel up the ftrait ; Mafter at laft I trade from place to place, Englijh or French^ alike in time of peace. War breaking out with France^ reveriion flrangc, A prisoner long, and hopelefs of exchange, Expelling The British Lion RouN. \^ Expeaing in a foreign jayl to rot, With heavy heart, I cHmb the packet-boat For France-^Vf^ GalFd at Vigo by the way, Where now an Englijb flap a' -nchor lay ; By night, fecur'd the letters paft my hope, With little noife into the fea I drop ; Then turning on my back my chance to take, Float, with the tide, dired into her wake. And with the hawfer fafe fecur'd on board, Difpatch'd o er land, fafe paffage I procured \ Well pleas'd if I can yet my country ferve. And notic'd thus far more than I deferve. Silent, till thus the pilot ends his tale, All praife his conduct and admire his zeal : Behold the man, with rapture Wolfe replies, Mark'd out by heav n to guide this enterprize ; Under whofe care, fuccefsful fhould we land, ' I afk no more~0 worthy to command I BoscAWEN faid, our batt nes then ihall make ■ Louijbourgh from her ftrong foundations fhake ; ^ All 66 The British Lion Rousd. All thofe brave men, wKo in the Lion fcrv'4 With captain Buett their country'^ thanks deferv'li ; Brett, worthy all tKt handfiii-lie etijoys^ Lord Alio ON J in tlmt gallant enterprize, Borewitnefs to his worth— Their voyage round The globe— our future annals fhall refound. For Brett he afk'd, and favourably heard, Saw the lieutenant to a !hip prefer'd ; E'en then, however flander fought to ftain, The minifter, as one who favoured a9/>^///;j A plan he form'd the Spaniard to diftrefs, Was worthy to have met with more fuccefs, W^ith ftrength proportion'd to fo bold a ftroke^ Vernon had nesii/ Cartagena took ; Nor the great kf :ei hian cou'd his joy fupprefi. When news arrived the troops each fort poffefs, Deep-laid each other fchenie on this depends. Northward experienc'd Middleton he fends. Southward bold Anson was to fight his way, If both fhall find a paf fage to the fea, In iW The BxiTiiB L r, , n^^j'j 67 In the paeulc both their A,rc« join ; Should onl/ enc fiK:cee. I ath defign While Vhkko.-. po. V Che nar.. w /i^^^. keep., Tq tlMjft!, an =^ p,^ the Spamfi flaps ; Men, fto,^, provifw.^ ni .^ht o'er land li fe„t T.I1 they lw4 conquw'd idl the continent. A well-kid p. 0,, and what may yet take .' If^/««lhoud e-e. our juft refentment raife But pets'nal f.uds and Vbrnon's ill-tim'd ft- Ruin-d .h« fcrvic. -£.,>^/„ raw, toolate,' To -a- , on a natior, ' defign. Her 1. .ets and armie ., .ft their intVefts joyn iha^ne to Military men ! fliall thofe, Wd for their country, turn her g^^ateft foes ? Where all controU and none will be controU'd Nor fight like foldiers, but like women foold' • Of all that now the king's commiffion bear, fc there a feaman or a landman here, Who on account of any private piqui In broken meafures his revenge can feek ? ^ ^ Faaion I i il IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) m /. (./ o 4. ^ JI^-> ^ /"'/ 1.0 f^ H^ I.I 11.25 u mil 1.6 V] <^ //, 7 c^.. '" oV ^^^^ ^<^W 0%' w /A y/ Photographic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 68 The British Lion Roused, Fadion be damn d as foon— Of fiends the worft, Hateful! to God and man, of both accurft. May ne'er the laurels we exped to gain From creft-fal'n France^ fuch vilfe difhonouf ftain, That praife you claim, to others freely yield, Who brave like danger in the blopdy field ; What thanks to me or honour may acci ae, I'll fhare with evVy honeft tar— and you. Thus his great heart the admiral explores 5 Mean time the fquadron, for Columbian fliores. Holds fteady courfes thro* the tracklefs waftc, To Halifax— whert Amherst, now embrac d j With numbers reinforc d~Again they loofe, Under his care Cape-Breton to reduce ; Of condud unreproach'd, his men to fpare Cover'd from ambufcade his flanks and rear \ Secured alike from raflinefs as furprize, At his approach the fculking Indian flies ; Soon ineffeaual found the favage yell^ No booty taken, not a fcalp to fell, His fw.'B^k.^ The British Lion Rotdd, H His other arm, the adive brigadier,. Seeing the long-expeded coaft appear, Deftin'd with his diviiion firft to land. Now on the deck impatient takes his ftand j CantuAia, duteous on her charge attends, To whom a Watcher call'd Terzilliel fends. Hafte, tell Canturia Wolfe muft be reftrain'd. And, till the proper time, on board detained ; Then bid the Warrior Angela who commands To Maffachufetts hay^ the New-found landsy Quitting his province to the next empowr'd, With carv* to fee the frontier duly fcour'd ; Let him attend the fiege, nor quit the place, Till evVy baftion to the ground we raze, Speeds the angelic courier quick as thought. To bold Canturia lirft the meffage brought, Terzilliel bids that Wolfe may be reftrain'd. And till the proper time on board detained. The angel, then at Maffachufetts bay, Accofts— Great prince Terzilliel bids me fay Quitting w ^:>' 5P0 Thft BaiTiiH Lioit Rcms^J. Quitting thy province^ to the mxt ^w^qwr-^i With care to fee the froati^i' dwly fc€>nfM> Do thou attend the fieg«? ; mi qmt dif pbc? Till ev97 haftion to the pomA we razj©.. Bowing he laeas dr.-,The other whem he ftood^ Swift angeU tell JB^^XILU^^. the good, . Whofc foft'tring powT poteds thcife distant l^d$ With pfeafure I fulfill his high commands, Then baw'd--whife that Tbrzillibl^s ftate rejoin* In mail of proof the Warrior Angei ihines } 'Gainft whom c^jpoi'd Foudrioi, fhoofc his fpear, A gloomy fpright, Ombruhsl iix'd him hei«, To guard Bt, Laurence^ gulph with ftri^eil charge, When hungry France^ her empire to enlarge, Down to the Miffifippi drew a line* Where'er fte plea$'d, and faid, let this be mine. Yet monftrous proje^s &Mom quit the eoft, The purchased pow'r is in the fridion loft \ When a half her people's bread. The trophies took are now at Paui's cxpos'd j With feaft the day, with nfiirth the night is cWd ; Illuminations mingle day with night, T Some praife the foldicr's ardor in the fight ; V Some praife the chiefs, and all the bold exploit, j Enfrancis'd 'prentices to bonefiies hie, The pop'lace treated, witli tumultuous joy, Now bufii in effigy the phmd'ring Gauly And children learn to lifp Cape-Bretons fall. On manlier thoughts the Brififi Senate bent, 130SCAWEN, now returning, campHmelit ; Praife well-deferved on other chiefs beftow. But caft no mean reflexion on the foe ; While patriot names the people idolize ; The produce of his labour each enjoys Where trade, like vital blood pufh'd from the heart, To The British Liok Rout'd To the extremeties, keqis eveiy part Ufefull and aaive-C<,«,««r«, hence maintain'd. In wealthy banker, fees her fprings undrain'd. Patrons if xterfi, the wondrous fource of trade Explore-Whence ftch extenfive fortunes made? How from the counter, or by honeft fweat. Merchants, Hke pillar,, rife to prop the ftate ? In humble cotts, with furer aim to thrive. Anxious to fave, and cunning to contrive, Beginning low that higher fhe may rife, Commerce^ at firft the web and fpindle plies; Narrow her circumftance, the more her care. Sparing to fpend-infpending yet to fpare; ' Soon as the lark his mattin-fong begins. She throws thelhuttleand at evenfpins'; That weekly market, where her piece k fold, Furnilhes wool and flax, till growing bold. She makes excuriions to forne other town ; Her ftock increased and more experienc'd grown, At diftant marts ihe now puts off her wares. 7^ '^ W Sells / 8o The British hio"^ Rouid^ ii Sells, barters, buys; toXo«fl^(?« then repairs ; The poor, with money and materials found. Commands at laft, a little circuit round. To fuch beginnings Britain owes th' increafe Of wealth, the nerVe of war—the fruit of peace ; Where every county can it's ftaple boaftj In trade, as rivers in the ocean loft ; Where each, on the Metropolis depends ; Here all, as to its proper center, tends ; The markets, by her wealthy merchants fweptj And every wheel of trade in rnotion kept. The bank of Europe ^ tho' perpetual drain'd Her public funds, their credit ftill maintain'd. Hence fhe tranfmits, to ev'r}' diftant fhore, On various tides, the manufadur'd ftore ; - No continent, incloling defarts wafte. Nor diftant iftands, with the fea embraced, Where bold advent' rers hope to trade fecure Without her wares the Indian to allure. Self-govern'd, under licav'n, and felf-upheld. By the. British Lion Rous'J 8i h law direded, not by fon:e compelJ'd The i.V*j« fivain his liberty enloys. And fees with pleafure plenteom harvefts rife • Am^ual. while he. the fpade and coulter /hinL. Let 4^.,« her orange-groves, i^,..,,, boaft her vines ;^^/Wthe„fef„larts,i?..,,hepo,ite; ' The ^.j^. and i>..^,, .efians train'd in fight ; ^^^ her fbrs, by fov'reign princes worn; S'-'^^^ a wool, in cattle and in com Unrivard reigns, and eviy years increafe Exceeds the hft-Whether her yeomen raife . Stock for the knife and dairy; or to breed : The heavy horfe for di^ught, the light for fpeed ; Whether the farmer fecks to meliorate With ^ar, ,he light, or fummer-works for wheat. The fbfferfoils-whether the worn-out mold He fallows, or wi'th comport warms the cold ; I ;^^ «-«^ he drains, unmanu^d fince the flood. Or burns the heath on acres yet unplough'd, M Won ( , 82 The British Lion Rwsd. m m i i, \' ill II! Won from the wafte, and Various tillage try'd, Till with good .gf afs he fees the iglebe frnj^l/d ; Nothing efcapes his notice, whete die hcocdc; Through bufby ddlis, a winding «eafe ; OrheanerllnesrenewthefaJlingfeafe; W.th™enofrubftance,yet,hefpendsa«l,i.es ^vesfo^ethingyearly.andasi.i,:''''"' To ftock the far., now taken for his fen hha„dtohe.,norhethe&-r-onestr„r 0- doubts, nor lhedeceives..e^.4outh. 83 r.| 'I „ ^.z; 'I r% } \ 7^ i, r h $4 The British Lion Rous'd, They plight their troth-and to his mother's houfc He, not unwilUng, leads the blufhing fpoufe, Where, introduc d to numerous relatives, "^^1' Mutual endearment, each returns and gives, Till now the houfe, receives them, newly ta en; The leafe late purchased and the fair demcfne ; Here, like two oxen laboring in the plow. Each bears the yoak and Tets a fhoulder to : She minds her dairy ; he the glebe to turn. Or caft with meafur'd ftep the heavier corn. For feed feleded, from the threfhing-floor ; Nor vain his labour, when autumnal ftore, Sh41 crown his honeft hopes with fuU-ear'd flieavesj Ungrudg'd the tenths he on the furrow leaves : Divine and humane laws, which few conteft. Have given this the prieft to blefs the reft ; Left, ftiould the pray'r at morn, and even ceafe, Nor once a week, the meflenger of peace, Fublifti glad tydings, haply from above. The rain fhoijld ceafe, the earth fliould fteril prove. Thus H'-^e',*\ .1: i '-- *..»wr»*.' The British Lion Rom^d, H Thus, crown'd with plenteous harvefts, year by And cover'd with the fea, her ftrong barrier, [year, Britain^ howe er oppos'd by hoftile pow*rs. Knows but by hearfay, where the fword devours. ' Germanic plains, the while lie long unplough'd, ' 'Till famine now fiicceds to fire and blood : Where, by the favage G^/^/ whole diftrids feiz'd. Are yearly left a millitaiy wafte ; Again, defpifing treaties, gofpel, law. They come-like hungry wolves the bones to gnaw. Or where from Mufcovy barbarians pour'd. The wife difhonour'd, and the maid deflowr'd ; In vain the father, hufband, lover kneels. Nought human in his breaft the Cojfack feels. Till defperate grown, revenge thepeafant cries, Snatches a prong, then bravely fights and dies. What hardfhips muft the planter undergo ! While the Columbian war advances flow ; Where Howe falls unreveng d in foreign fields, To force inferior Abercrombie yields, Too 8$ The British Lion Rous'd IV 'I I 'I TdocoolofconfidenN-In few we find Thst eq^wi ftrength of body and of mind . NeedfulJ, tho' Pitt ihou'd meditate the blow, Where fuch a fubtife, fuch a lavage foe, Well fortified^ among the woods and lakes. Of art and naiure each advantage takca. / > > ■ 1 > V ? I : End of the fourth Baoh o3 eaiK' l^ij i : .tow \ r'^jillf'". The mmwmmmmi^&% • "Hiwt '. v^ , 7^ British Lion Rous'd; "b o o k v. Thp, A R/B U,M E NT. BRITAIN'S refmrces in A MUitia— r'^iSr- bratedn'TovfvSsxA prats d as author of the frefent plan—He fails to ferve at Quebec under Wdii^'-Exordium on the year fifty nine-— Commo- dore Keppel reduces Goree — Watfon and Clive fuccefsful in /^^ Eaft-Indies— ^/d?ry at Calcutta— Defcent at G\x^MoM^Q---Intrepidity of the Englifh -The ifiand reduc d--Tranfition to the war in Ame- nc^^-'ExpeBation of fuccefs from AmherftV abilities -He marches to befiege Ticonderago-French de- fert it-Sends to reduce K\2Lg^r2i-FriendfJjip of fir William Johnfon and general Prideaux-ivW be- twixt national and provincial Troops-Sir William accounts for ;V~Braddock'j defeat and conduEt cen^ fured / ' 'I The ARGUMENT. y } furedSravery of the frefent nat onal troops-da^ raEier and cuftoms of the Indmi^-Metbod of fight^ ing--Treatmentofprifoners-4ndkxideath-fong--De- fcription of the torture-General obfervations on the fituation and conduB of the Indians. Death of Hen- drick and his followers— Defeat of Dkfcau by fir y^'^xzm— Siege ^Niagara~G^«^r^/Prideaux hlkd, Niagarar^^«c^^4y/rWilliamJohnfon~Crown Point reduced by general AwikcT^Soldien reft—Import tance of infantry — Britifh infantry celebrated at Mmd&n— Impatience of the horfe to engage^^Ssick- ville's panic provideittial— ^xiXaciVL^ ftrengtb at fea-- Attention to her marine— Bofcawen relates the en- gagement with Janquiere—i/"^ defeats La Clue. The :i' ■*^rj^^^ WWe. n each a.«,_,, „ew battalions rife %pat„ot noble, and the gent^ ,,,;"''' But n.e„ of credit, wealth and probity ^ow e^gntorankasco^n^onLnt^' And/hakeofffloth, which can the m,W Can life be ventur'd • u """"'"^'- 'ThantofuppJnL'r^^^^--"^e p-« glorious A»'! T -^ ^""^'^ ^"- Henceforth entirJ '°r'''''°--'^'^ days? krea. fl • ' '' "^''^^'^ ^^^ ^^ Fates now aalUoaft her r^,,, ^^^^^,^. ' Vainly i i: f go The British Lion Rwsd. Vamly employ'd French gold and politicks, Rebellion's rage, or Rme. unhalWd trick,. There wanted but, while George the fecond Such a Militia as we have obtain d ; [r^g" d, Now let the Gaul ftrong embarkations boaft ; AVhat if her troops were landed on the coaft While adveri-e gdes Boscawen wind-bound kept, And Hawke himfelf with all his thunder llept ? Thefe firm battalions, like a wall mig^t ftand, To death difputlng ev'ry foot of land. And, having all their ammunition fpent, A dreadfuU front of bayonets prefent. TowNSEND the wantof fuch a body faw ; Howe er oppos'd the falutary law, He toil'd inceffant till the houfe it paft ; Tho' rude at firft, it took a form at laft ', , So, by his brother fcoffingly oppos'd, Romulus firft with forry walls inclos'd Hh infant ftate-in time to overfpread Seven hills, and peopled up to Tybcr, head. The BR,r,s„ ,l,ok R,„>j, Great i„^ ^"^'' °"' ''>' ^«^' Great m the purpofe. i„ the i/Tue great • ^°«V the Wkheubon, towel ' Ofconduaunreproach-d, of honour iar Unwea^'d time roll, on the aVdm.fpher« Th'mponant.. big with fate apperr, ^h-^^^«.Vsthunde,atar.g„^'gl • Muft roar, vindiaive, life. .»,, ; ^' A..-aw.^therage^f:Cr;j^'^-'-^ And who, but he that firft the.- ^"•<' train him thus a„di;^rrf' Wag-d>..,_:::^:-'xIoo.d. ^-^n.feorch'dBe„eaththefouS;;fu„, Come hke a whirlwind and reduce G? phich,likeaftrongcurb ^'"'' f'"'' ' Firft fruit nf °, '^"^'"^-r^^coramand., ftfr"«ofcon,ueftreap>db,5..^,ba„ds ' ^^ Tho' 9Jt Tho* feflC'd***. *:b and wwring to the fty, 1 1 Native munition flinfj and ftones fui-^Jy, Fix'd on kr walls the Britifo colours fly. Eaft in tilt Indian ocean PococK heat, Chafing from port to port, the Gatuc fleet ■. And all thofe petty fovereigns, that rule Under the fhadow of the great Mogul, Tremble when Cl.ve has brought the Nabob down, And to another gives the forfeit crown. Calcutta repoffefs'd-The chiefs defire To fee that den of fuflFocatlon dire ; 1 ncn to their guide, a fuff'rer who furvivd. Say by what circumftances you contriv'd ToTcape with Ufe, the ftcnch of fuch a place ; With look emaciate, while the floor they pace, He fdd, and tears his check would often wet, That fatal day I never fliall forget, When now the felfifli governor withdrew. And Holwell left on duty with a few ; M ii^l i The British Lion Roused 93 i the fky, fly. J fleet : lie Nabob down, fire furviv'd, utriv'd :h a place ; • they pace, )ften wet, Irew, r\ I The The trcafuir gone which here the Nabob fought, Enrag'd the Moorsy for to the laft we fought : What more, than foUow'd from barbarian rage, Could we have fuffer'd in this difmal cage ? Some hope of life our fpirits yet upheld,^ Till into fuch a little fpice compcU'd, With lifted fabres aiid prefented arms. Fear foon of (liffocation each alarms. When breaking out into a copious fweat, All thronging at the windows ftrive to get. Whom thus the humane governor addreft ; Your fuff'rings are uncommon, 'tis confeft j Not now as your fuperiour, but a friend, Patience and temper let me recomend ; Self-prefervation this requires at leaft, To ftruggle thus is but your ftrength to wafte. A while his rounfel feem'd to charm defpair, We held our peace, rcfolv'd the worft to bear, And for a feafon decently behave ; Again . :lapfe— fome pray, fomc howl and rave, While 1 ' ■ 94 The British Lion Rous'd. I While all impatient for the windows ftrive ; Where fome, with wounds unlikely to furvive, Cry out give place, we only wifh to die, Then fainting fall, where trampled on they lie. AH hats in motion kept the air to fan, And frantick now to force the door we ran 5 Within you fee too furely it is barr'd. Now, growing defp'rate, wc infult the guard 5 Nor yet their wiih'd refentment fets us free i ' To ftrip us then we mutually agree ; And hence perceive a fenfible relief: During this interval, our worthy chief • Us'd with the guard his utmoft confequence, And oifer'd gifts if thefe might influence, At leaft to get us fep rately confin'd ; We pray'rs and tears and larger offers join'd. In vain our fuff rings melt a humane Moor, The order unrevers'd, but too fecure This den of horrors holds her deftin'd prey ; Trampled on ev'ry fide the dead now lay ; ' D^ath The British Lion Rousd. 95 Death— what is death to what we fufFer'd here? ^ When, giving way to abfolute defpair, Grown frantick now with thirft we burn, we fry; And water, water, Was the gen'ral cry I Water in plenty, by the guard, is brought ; 1 But few received fo many for it foTight, > Our thirft the more increas'd, the more we caught. J To recoiled the horrors of that night. My blood runs chill— What names foever fpight, What curfes, when opprefs'd, the poor invent, Or damned fouls, in hellifli durance pent. We bellow'd forth —Again infult the guard. The Nabobs fav'rite, nor their prophet fpar'd : Barbarians 1 mocking while our ftrength was fpent 1 Nor fword, nor fire, a ling'ring death prevent. Yet of the window Holwell was pofleft. Where, all outrag ous for the water preft ; Down by his fide, his friends funk, one by one, Firft fquees'd to death and after trod upon : He m.'^ 96 The British Lion Rouid. He begs but to retire and dk in peace ; We yield, all eager to enjoy his place ; To me it fell, then hap'ning to be near. Such prefTure 'twas not poffible to hear. Nor long e'er to the middle I retreat, To wait with patience my approaching fate ;• It cannot be— diftraded with the ciy Of water and the groans of them that dk. Feeble among the reft poor Holwbll's voice I thus diftinguiih^d-" While the coward ilies - How brave men fuiFer, yet the thunder fleeps ! " I'll fathom thefe unfathomable deeps— Tlien took a knife to haften on hk fate, Yet thus, while Rea/on reaifum'd her feat; " Can foldiers in a breach the foe refift, " Nor fhrink till they with honour are difmifs'd? " So much tJie more on duty let us ftay, " In life, till God and nature call away." Hefaid, and now more fatisfy'd in mind, To bear the worft feems perfed'y refign'd; ^ But i\m t'MMil The British Lion Rousd But many now the dead, the livi:,g i^, .,' Yet hoping life, my efforts I renew, With greater eafe my former ftation gain'd I kept while thought her faculty retain J / What part till morn I faintly recollea Thirft and the putrid air had fuch eiFed. When day appear'd the governor was fought Among the dead, and to the window brough't; W hopes of his recov'iy we perceive. And mfiant notice to the Nabob give Who fent immediate orders to releafe' What few furviv'd the horrors of this ;iace; Where, upward of a hundred fouls expire Raging with thirft and fuffocation dire ' At fuch a tale of complicate diftrefs Shall not the tear humanity confefs ? ' :^^"V^"^--""g-^° -quite The tragedy of that unhappy night • He, who refus-d that mercy others crav'd I^now ofempireandoflifebereavd' O 97 The ■)-^ X. 9« The British Lion Roused* \l\ The Britijh name in eftimation growSj Lib'ral to friends, but terrible to foes, While Lally\ foul prophetick feems to wait The fall of Pondicherry^ ripe in fate ; Which, after many toils by fea and land, Bold CooTE and Stephen's fortunes fhall demand. Nor lefs intent to crufh the Gallic powVj Weftward, redoubted Barrington and Moore : They land at Guadaloupe'-xhe. conteft long ; The foldiers, tho' oppos'd by batt ties ftrong, March fearlefs on, where Crump and Clav'ring ledj Rivers to crofs, no covVing over head ; With no refource but native courage left. Sometimes the foldier faints, of ftrength bereft 5 When now, the profped of fome citron grove, Plantations, gardens, fugar-works in-wove. Sharpen, for fpoil,. the martial appetite, Patient of toil and defp'rate in exploit, To face, in every form of ghaftlinefs. Grim war—Experiencd Barlow, with fuccefs. Winds The British Lion Rousd 99 Winds round their flank and falls upon their rear, Then Rout takes place, Flight follows wingd with More dreadful yet the Eritijh thunder roars, \_Fear\ As when a fire from ftreet to ftreet devours. Fed with combuftibles, and fann'd with winds ; His life in vain expos'd the fire-man finds, With curious enginery to quench the thirft Of Vulcan^ where all order is revers'd \ So thefe refiflanct ineffedual found, Heav'n fought for Britain and her quarrel own'd, Rend'ri^g, for cruelty the French inflid, Meafure for meafure, and with juftice flria. So on themfelves let hellifh arts recoil, And Britain long enjoy the Gallic fpoil ; While ViSiory to Amherst wings her way, Cape-Breton^ of Saint-Juaurence deem'd the key, His country only as a pledge received. For Canada s reduction, foon atchiev'd ; And who like him to end thefe bloody wars ? Cool, circumfpect, he on occafion dares a Whatcvrc m^. A ' 100 British Lion Rousd ill? 1 Whatever tempr'ate valour may advife, 'Gainft partifans accuftom'd to furprize. With toils unweary'd, having croft the lakes For adion well prepar'd, the field he takes, . Threat'ning Ticonderago with his force ; As when a river, fpreading in it's coiirfe, Covers the flats, or when a bank gives way And leaves free pafTage to the Belgian fea 5 Neptune at fuch acquift his trident fhakes. And vifits one by one his kindred lakes : Now while the tide their lowlands overflows, In vain the boors fuch ruin would oppofe ; That Hydra of the lakes, confounded fo, V/hen now at hand he meditates the blow. Scarce he appears before the French retire Precipitant, and fet the fort on fire: He takes poffeffion and the flame o'erpow'rs 5 Adds new defences, and the old fecures ; Advancing then the'ehterprifing chief Croum-point befieges, hopelefs of relief, And •4 The British Lion Rous'd. ipr And to reduce ftrong Niagara fent Both Johnfou., under gner'al Pr„,eaux went The aftive coI-„el. and Sir Wi.u.m bold, Worthy among the firft to be enrol'dj None like the knight is Wd for enteiprize To fight the /;,^W, or to civilize- ihat each to each imparted what he knew EeV yet their men the fortrefi can invert, A figh mdighant heaves the gen'ral's breaft - What, faid Sir W.U.., By that figh is meant? I grieve he raid, to think how faaion rent Bravetroops. which, were it not for curfed feud, Had long e er this a coward foe fubdu'd. So you may think, the other chief replies But only by experience men grow wife • ' Brave gen'ralBK.i,i,o«- peace be to his ftade, Engaging with the foe in ambufcade Wasfuretoperia..-ralhandunadvis'd; jHence the provincials regulars defpis'd; Like r'1 ./ \ 102 The British Lion Rouid, Like dogs they faw the foldiery abus'd : More worthlefs grown, as more unmanly us'd, Such was the firft idea we conceived Of regulars — you know how they behav'd : Who, after this, expeded troops fliould come, Whofe bold exploits have ftruck zzviETwy dumb > But now, their haunts, and way oi fighting known, Lefs formidable are the /W/tf«i grown > In ftudying thefe, you finifli half the war — Your knowledge, as your friendfhip, let me {hare, The chief replies— and juft an abftraft give, In peace and war their cuftoms— how they live. In thefe. Sir William faid we plainly fee Striking examples of a people free ; Grave, fullen, cunning, treacherous, unappeas'd j Retaining cuftoms not to be eraz d ; Pradis'd from youth their tempers to command \ All in obfervance to their head-men (land ; Of habit, and example, fuch the force, To nuniaiments they feldom have recourfe 5 ' ' Theli^l i: nly us'd, iv'd : lid come, \7vuy dumb ? iting known, • > rar — let me ihare, t give, i they live. tily fee unappeas'd j command \ md ; e, ourfe ; Thefcl The British Lion RouU, toj Thefe wou'd that freedom of the iiimd deftroy, The Indiam fo peculiarly enjoy. Straight-limb'd and tall, of features regular, Beardlefs, of afpeA fierce, with long black hair ; Tho' ftrong in mind and body, to furprizc At fudden eiForts, labour they defpife ; Chiefly employed m hunting and in war j Their women all the drudgery us'd to bear, They fow and reap ; whene er the harvefl fails. Or any great calamity prevails, All things to fhare in common they agree ; Their chiefs the diftribution overfee. Thefe flow in fpeech, and in deportment grave. None with more weight in publick can behave : Age and experience chiefly notic'd liere, Each fpeaks in turn, the reft obfervant hear. Matters of any publick confequence, Feafts, fongs, and warlike dances, muft commence ; With other tribes tliey now proceed to treat : Both fides have fpeakers dextrous in debate, Stronci: ll '1' 104 The British Lion Rouid. Strong terms they ufe, of meaning indired, And nought without a prefcnt takes ^^d\ Only to gifts and publick feafts Hke thefe, Once kindled, their refentment will give place ; Refentment carry'd to a pitch fo ftrange, An Indian % darling paffion is revenge I Which all with art can cunningly conceal, 'Till on their foes they unaware may fteal ; Hid their intent with policy profound, To friendly tribes they fend the hatchet round \ Confed'rate now and ready for the blow, Inftant upon the fire the kettles go, To feethe unclean dogs flefh, a favage feaft ! The warrior youth conven'd— to every gueft Their chief commander fees a portion fhar'd ; With ftreaks of charcoal and vermillion fmear'd, Frightfull their countenances to behold I Then fongs to demons, in hoarfc meafure troll'd, Prelude the war-dance — adions of thdr tribe. With fcalpsin battle took, the fongs defcribe ; Sudden tht Brftish Liox y?wjV ^dde„eh.y rife, and Joi„.d,-„fr^,,t,^^^^ Wuh women, to the bo«Jer thus advance. MIence enfue^for aftion they prepare, Uncommon hardftips to inflia, or bear • Vaft lakes to traverfe. marching day and' night. L^theyWdbed«eaedbythefmoalc, ' ' Thc.rfootftep.cavcr-d,eachp,eca«iantaofc, ^o keep their rout a f«:«t-Ambufcade rhe.r chief refource-of open fight afraid. Gov«.d^iAfe,es, infilencefquattingdown, LiKe wither'd leaves their k^- ., Seeing .K ^*' P'"'*'*^ '"•own, i^'ng the enemy at once they rife T;''""';"t^-^'>«'«-.witL horrid cries Then each behind a tre. for ihclterflie,. Hence popping ftots are mutually exchanged Toorderandthetugofwareftrang-d. ' 0" whether fide inclin'dth- advantage' fcems Tl^eferuftpromifc-ou.. with repeat^ fcrel; ;■' Dartinu 105 I I J io6 The British Lion Rouid. I 1J Darting from tomahawks deftruAive blows ; Mindlefs alike to rally or oppofe, The vanquifli'd fly — The wounded and the flain Scalp'd by the viaors — Thofe in battle ta en, Unmercifully beat from town to town, And hoarfe with oft repeated death-fongs grown, For yet more barb'rous treatment are prepar'd, Among the friends of the deceafed fhar'd, Loving, or hating, in extremes alike I Thefe cherifh'd, if a look or features ftrikc. Take the dead warrior fon, or hufband's name ; Rejeaed, none the viaim can reclaim; He knows yet feems regardlefs of his lot, In torments finging thus with raven note— " Fearlefs and firm — the torture I defpife ; *' Try me with all the pangs you can devife ; <* Fears to weak women only appertain : " Death I have learnt to flight, and mock at pain ; " What, to a man whofe fpirit yet furidves, " Is death ? Let loofe the childien and your wives, Their The British Lion Rouid. 107 « Their utmoft ftall be borne, withouf ^an " They cannot fhake the mind-my mind-s my own • " Feaft on my body-O'tis delicate ! " The flefh of your flain warriors I have eat • ;< rve fuek-d their blood; in battle overthro;n. The fcalpsyet green, among my brethren ihown • " Rage choak you-O-I wifh we had you there ! ' Thefe hands fhou-dtwift.thefcteethyourentrail. Thushe--whilethey,thro-ev':yveina„dpore,[tcarf With cunous arts the feat of pain explore ; Wherever, branching to the parts extreme' Nerves interwove with nerves, as net-work feem Women and children tear, and twift, and bite, ' To glut of rage the favage appetite : He talks and fings the while-but not a groan Efcapes-Compos'd, their head-men, looking on Direa the torture , with efpecial care, ^ * Long as they can, the vital parts to fpare • Now ftupid grown, that time the warriors' catch, With tomahawks, the vidim to difpatch ; ^ * Then . n. io8 The British Lion Rousd ¥ w, I ^' ,5 ^^■^^>: Then broil the ilefti with cannibal intent j Part eaten, part to kindred tribes jf jfen% Such is the foe with whoin we are engag'd ^ In war-;— a war unprofitably wag*d, So long as they to France^caxi have recourte;.^,^ ^ France humbled once, we leave 'em no refourcr, Mindiefs to till and cultivate the landfj Few neceffaries hence they can command, And muft, as their necefTities encreafe, • Come to the Colonies and fue for peace; ^in r And well on Indian faith w€ may depend A favage enemy, or fteady friend : Suppofe, the Englifi? wick^y traduc'd, Some of their friendly tribes have been feduc'd, What couiie fhould people £b dependant take ? Seeing the French poileft of ev'ry lake ; On our acknowleg'd territory rais'd, Forts where they would, and planting where they Treaties obferving, tlio' by nature wild, [pleas'd. V/idi eafe to Britijh intereib reconcil'd, Their Thi ^RiTieit tioM R6uid\ IQ9 Their force might ht on thofc invader? tur^y, ^ Who have the fecred faith ^ treaties fpiiriiU ' t Braddock's contecnpt their hearts cou'do^eftrang?, Tho' fcorn^d their good adi^ice, they yaw'd imng^, Which well , ¥ What fliall I do without a piece he cries ? Tftfce ftiina the Ifuiim ^ihtitlf teplies^ Nor hc^tite^ but dowii die firelock flings, And in tm inftant o*er the bpeaft-w«fk TpfingSj A french-m^ theii difarm*d add fhot him dead \ As quick retreating leapt the barricade, Then in the front rcftimM his former place, The fire renav'd^ — and with the firfl to chafe. A wound, which now confind me to my teilt, Was fcarcely drefs*d-e*cr Dieskau they prefent. Fainting with lofs of blood in the retreat ; W ith foothing fpeech his grief I mitigate, Guarded, while forgeons minifter relief. From Indians^ vowing to revenge their chief. While thus the boM Hibernian entertained pRiDEAUx, both officers and men fuflain'd, Uncommon dangers in the open field. The fort now fummon'd yet refused to yield ;^^>*; To worii dicy fall, aind, favour'd with the dark, Parallel lines to the defences mark, Some The British Lion Rous'd 1^3 Some dig the trench, with axes others clear The ground from trees and ihrubs, in front arid rear ; Others the new-fall'n wood in faggots bind, ' To raife their batt'ries, thefe in order join'd. Are ram'd with earth the force of balls to break. With many a logg and many a well-drove flake. Thus with their works the fortrefs they invert. Nearer aproaching, nearer while they preft. Chief in command the aaive Brigadier Travers'd t;he trench, rior thought of danger near, Kiird when his back is turn'd the fort to view ; The random fliot an Englijh gunner threw ; Loft to his kindred, Amherst, and the ftate. Whence aprehended leaft the ftroke of fate. He falls — No circumfpedion life fecures, Where Death fets open his unnumber'd doors. Alike the friend, the general, and the man, Sir William mourns and profecutes his plan ; The French, now ftraiten'd, muft fubmit of courfe. Without freih men their numbers to renforce ; Q^ Thefe 114 The British Lion Rousd, Mf ■.'It Thefe, drawn from diftant ports and now at hand, The bold Hibernian^ now m chief command, Attacks and beats— At laft, reduc'd to treat, To him proud Niagara yields her gate, i Vidorious Amherst too Crown-pcint po^fl; Then quits the field and gives the foldiers reft, Weary with fieges, watching and fatigue. And making roads o'er marihes many a league. Familiarized to fuffer heat and cold I The Brttijh foldkrs^ not to be controU'd, In either Hemifphere fr^ kurels reap— Patient of hunger— Z)^^/^ in ev'ry fhape And all the forms of danger, they defpis'd I Till Gallic pride at Minden was chaftiz'd ; There Beckwith*s corps a cojiftant fire maintain'd, And ftood like men immortal Wolfe had train'd— Heav*n interposed— when now the horfe prepare In one efFedual charge the field to clear I And Sackville, with a fiidden pannic feiz'd, His anticnt ftock and noble friends di%rac'd 1 Check'd ^■m The British Lion Rousd »'5 Check'd on the fpur great Granb y fcarce retain'd The rifing choller-yet his fteed flood rein'd ! Left Britain^ views fhould here be chiefly bent, Dazzled with triumphs on the Continent ; While that immediate point of view is loft Which may the Gallic pow^r difable moft. To cramp their trade, their navy to deftroy- For this our blood and trcafure we employ The Patriat faid-let France mjlpkalia feize, 'Tis ours to keep poffeffion of the feas ; Vainly ihe ftudies to give Europe law While we can thus her fleets and convoys awe. Shall not our triumphs more than quit the coft ? Should flie prevail and Hanover be loft, What time her foldien, with unchriftian hate, Advancing plunder-Ravaging retreat; Not lefs in ev'ry place than locufts fear'd I Shall this by German flates be tamely heard ? And flrnll not we our proper intVeft weigh, To keep our gold V- and pufli the war by fea, Q.2 Til] # ii6 The British Lion Rous' d. m Till all her Settlements repay the theft ; Nor in her ports a fhip of force is left ? Flis look and adion ftrengthen what he faid : When lo ! difpatches, from Cape Lagos fped, Confirm his words in De la Clue's defeat; A tedious cruize off Toulon^ up the Strait^ I'he BritiJJj tars fuftain'd, with fmother'd rage, But moft BoscAWEN, eager to engage, And often, while in view, his colours fly, Infults their ftrength, yet fafe in port they lie, Brav'd in the road till, where the capes projed, 'i Jie feaman finds his forward fpirit check*d ; Here as they fculk infernal batt'ries roar, 111 each direction, from the crooked fhore, Wich hail of iron fhct, or miflive burft : Hius fcrecn'd, as foxes by the houfwife curft, What time they nightly ramble on the prowl. She mifies one by one her barn-door fowl ; Or fometimes on her ftubble-geefe they feize. To kennel then, in vain the terrier bays. Now The British Lion RouiJ. «7 Now drawing off, light frigates on the fcout , BoscA WEN left to waich their coming out ; Then at Gibralter-hay forgqts his cares, Where o'er the focial bowl the joviaj tars Hold friendly conference, and joint repaft : He with the chief regal'd-ofaaions paft, Eas'd his great heart, requefted to relate Janquier's difgrace, and Hoquart's cruel fate. Thrice pris-ner, firft in the Medea took, '^oxk^Namur, clofe fighting, nextheftruck- I fought her then, the hardy vet'ran faid, ' Foremoft in chafe, the firft that fir'd a-head j Lord Anson's orders were no time to lofe. But, as each ihip came up, to lay em clofl • DENNisandgreat-foul'dGRENvii..E,feari„gi;ought, My feconds, three to fi.e the French we fought • One now difabled, four upon me clos'd— Then I had funk-but Grenvuo interpos'd ; Thcfe Ihips, in part difabled, to the reft. Now coming up, we left and forward prefs'd. With I 1 ii8 The British Lion Rous* J, )> With the French admiral near at piftol fhot^ I next engag'd, and then the Dimant got Athwart to rake me, Hoquart there retrieved His charaAer and miracles atchiev'd I Yet both fhipsftruck, with (hot tore thro' and thro'; HoQUARTj the laft that yields, I qiiickly knew, A perfed ilaughter-houfe his decks and poop, EeV he confents to give the Dimant up. And when fhe heel'd her breaches drunk the fea, My veffel too will fcarce the helm obey ; Three fhot went thro' her foremaft, ^Yt. her main, Her mizen one, main-yard ftruck, carried clean Another, all her fails and rigging tore ; A wound too in the fhoulder pains me fore, However glad to fee the rout compleat : Each fhip of France that fac*d we fairly beat. This ruin'd them by fea ; for, till the peace, Their navy never durft the Englijh face ; Fra7ice then refolv'd to ftrengthen her marine : Nor able longer her defigns to fcrcen, Off it The Brithh Lion Rouid, iig OS Louijbourgh the Lys and the Alcide Due hcMiours to the Britijh flag dcny'd ; But Howe bore down their folly to chaftize ; Both ftruck- and Hoy^ captains to the buxome gales -' f^"^ ^ Stretch in purfuit, and, crowding all their faik, ^ Auxilliar canvas bend toeV'ry yard,-^-*-'" ( -Aj^ '^^^ Strain the ftiff tackle, nor the mafts regard ; So o'er their floating manes the riders bend, When matchd from famous fludds fleet forfeconteid,' Or when in view the high-bred liunter leads, - . t^ Sometimes abreaft, now each in turn precedes, Eager to reach the yet unmeafur'd plain, With headlong fweep, impatient of the rein. Nearer and nearer made, for figlit La Clue Prepares, and now in line of battle drew ; R Kor 122 The Britisii tioN Rouf'A Nor other chance appears their ftiips tofeyie; Then charg'd— His officers and men peh^v* With courage worthy of the Bri^ r^gc, An4 Worthy eqiial numbers to engage: br/ Like a true tar the ^W Bosicawen greets. Each gives his bro^dfide, each the fire rqjcat* ; But fortune frowning on ^ Brifijh chidi His fecbnds haften down to hk relief ; ■ , Now to the Nemark he the fl^ nssm^^ La Clue ipreads all his c^yfts and imfipov'^. The lucky incident Xo fcape hj £i^t. Land lying near, and fevour'd with the night : But early A??zew renews the fallen roar Of cannon, where fromX^^j* rocky ihone, n-^Ml To Fincent^s headland fnequent burfts reibuod I The chief efcap'd, fore flaatter'd with a wojimd. Two fhips upon the rocks, by him for&Dk The Englifi burnt, and other dirce they took. I t End of the fifth Book ,K The . \. : kttl: rt3, '.. i'T^ • The British Lion Rousd; The BOOK VI. ARGUMENT. m ^^ I^^5^^^ '* ,^, Geniu. .f E„gla„d-.-r«,, tfj-^ #'^A Laurefiee— i?to ie/orequeheck— Operations commenc'd—Fitnch King «^m^^„, Ombruliel counfels him to invade England-./>^.^^^„ rations for an invafion-^Operation ofthefiege re- ' fumed—FTeach attempt to burn the Englifi/^^^., Prevented-.^ oM^ retaliates-His embarrafments-^ ■ Attacks the Fr^nch.,€heched~Scalpii^ defcribed-. Story of two officers-Troops reimbark-Sffolkfick- Confutation with his pbyfcian-Refolves to devote himfelf-Troops land fuccefsfuU-BattU before Que- bec- Wolfe <»WMonkton tw«W.dL-Fmich routed R a The it The British Li o n Rous' d; i%).-L BO OK VI.' DEEDS more important fwell th' adven'trous Genius of England^ as I wind along [fong j St, Laurence river, and tjie gulph profound, A^th okaen wreaths my glowing temples bound, Conduct me fafe and fee me back convey 'd : Not Indians^ when they fpring from ambufcade. Hollowing, to flip the lavage dogs of war ; Nor feas unvoyag'd, near the polar ftar ; Nor regiohs parch'd beneath the torrid Zone \ Lakes yet untravers'd ; countries yet unknown ; From his fix'd purpofe turn the Briton bold, V/ith thee, at hand, to cherifh and uphold, vBold Wolfe and Saunders, with the Britip force, Had now aS*^. Laurefice made ; a winding courfe, From Jrois^Riviers^ he to the ocean takes ; And feeds from num'rous rivulets and lakes : His irhe British Lion Rousd 125 His copious urn ; far diftant as the eye Can objeas hold, two pointed rocks they fpy, White o'er with dung, perpetual haunt of fowls ; Check'd here the foaming furge inceffant howls. ^ Higher Cape-Roftersy ftretching from the fouth, Forms with the farther fhore the river's mouth. They paft the bay of (7^^, and now explored A ridge of rocks, time and the flood have bor'd Free paffage thro', and pervious to the wave : This wonder paft, another they perceive, 'Twixt Bmaventurp ifle and Mi/cam lies A copious ipring, n ai which frefh waters rift Bubbling above the fait : To ftem the flood While thus the fquadron up the river flood, They Antkofla's barren ifland gain. On either hand the fliore difcover'd plain 5 And found with caution by the pilot bid, Left rocks and flioals, beneath the furface hid, Obftrud their courfe ; all, to his merit juft, Commend his care, sind to his conduct truft, From . »^v J 26 The British Lion Rouid, From Tadoufec to Coudret next they wifldi A mountain from the continent disjoined, naO By forra^i* earthtjuakes in the river caft, -^r Makes here the channel dangTous to be paft. The rapids ftesA'd, and now Cape Torment clear'd, The fertile fhores df Orleans appear'd ; Each way the laad obtaim a gentle fife, Which more and more atra(St8 the wondering eyes \ Woods, lawns and verdant flopes, a rural view I Here fruit on prickly fhrubs unplanted grew j Ripe for the prefs hung thete the gen'rous grape. Herbs, pulfe and roots, and corn fields -i } ff f i2g t'he British Lion Rbus^d f^ ' ^1 ifil Loathed mixture^-Hence thttt often is procw d A mongrel race, by God and man abhor'd:^ i ' Upward of human (hape, but farther down, In many afcaly fold, aferpent prone, Which foul excreffence, each fo well can hide^iol,'^. By mortal eye it feldom is efpy'd ; iii ^m *uui. . i Daintily fed and free'd from worldly caresji? ; , , ;; They learn by rote to mumble holy pray'i;Si , And claim a right o'er human fouls to wdtch 5 Their ftudy moft the ear of Kings to caitcfe. Fl ATEUk he thinks he hears-When thus the Take courage Sire 5 this, pioits war, naiintain'd Againft the hereticks, refpeds the charge > ^^iofi . . Of holy church, her empire to enlarge ;c:i ^-ooixcir Propitious grown the Virgin yet may fmilej And all your zeal reward, and all your tbilj Pow'rfull to arm for us angellick bands, _ Where Michael bowing at her footftool ftarids 1 So much the more, as you ftiall at her flirine. High mafs proclaim, and vows with off 'rings join ; And il^li .1 u.. 'Sl- [Lui jUuisA QI ,^nixclr. T2ic British. Lion Rouid rt^ AndrecoUea, tocarryontKe^r, .n^^il,,. What means are kft ; aU kwfoll I av^ >,;,,,^ ^ . What ercr concurs to give yawr ^iinfels yycigh^i And once more humWe ^hat appftate ftate. Our miffionaries n?ight be well empjoy'dj Divifions to foment, and keep each fide In conftanf ferment; this perchance nji^ht iji^jce The uiiniiier-^ kaft his mcafbres break ; No hope remains the warriour Sco^ tg roufe ; All meafures broken with the S^ewar^'s Houfe ; Buf what if an invafion was propos'd ? -t Their poru are oprn, ail their tQwns expps'd, Their force abroad, their boafted treafure drain'd i Land once fuccefsfuU and your point is gain'd ; Your troops might ravage all the ifland through, " Burn all thdir harvefts and thejj cattle hough. Soon then you'll £nd thofe grumbhng IJlanders, However wcll-compos'd the ftate appears, Finding their manufadures at a fiand, Would each his loan from publick funds demand, S And 130 The British Lion Rousd lit' And like a rope of fand no where cohere ; The projea too it's own e3q)ence will bear. He fpake-The monarch pleas'd, approves hi« Then orders gives in ev ry port to frame [fcheme ; Boats of a new conftrudion, large and wide, Swivels the gunnells bear on either fide ; Two heavy cannon thunder in the prow ; Light water drawn, they either fail, or xbvf ; Already are the operations plann'd, ' Batalions nam'd and gen rals to command. ^ Then, to the ftrudure grand of Notre-dame ; High-mafs from lofty tow'rs the bells proclaim ; Gifts off 'ring, at the Virgins fhrine he bows, More promised if his caufe fhe will efpoufe ; Monajiicks, fwarming to the common hall. Their fwarthy bands from cloyfter'd leifure Call; Thefe to the church in flow proceflion come. With various habits, barefoot, miter' d fome ; The Hoji is in procefllon borne along. With folemn Utanies and anthem'd fong ; The Tiic British Lion Rous' J i^i The cleaving throng gives place, and all degrees Devoutly, as it pafles, bow their knees. Nor at ^ebec lefs fuperftitious Gaul ! On angels and their patron faints they call For fafety from the Britons vovidi revenge, Where, ready now his fliot to interchange, Wolfe to the neareft point of Orleans Orders the foldiers, while the iliips advance ; Point-Levi next bold Monkton charg'd to feize, Neareft the town their batteries to raife ; Himfelf takes poft, upon the farther fhore, Juft where the falls of Montmorencixozx, FouDRioL, from the eminence, efpies Where Britain s fquadron in the bafon lies, Seven fire-ftiips then difpatch'd the fleet to burn ; The tide and wind both in their favour turn. All prim*d and loos'd in full diredion came , Vomiting turbid fmoak and bickVing flame. But Saunders, of their purpofe well aware. Sent boats with grapples mannd to row them clear j Afhore tel J ft: 132 i'lic Sritish Lioi^ Roufii, Afhoi^ thejr hale them, fo tHefchief rcqnirdl ^ Where incfitAtjai burft^ th* iiiit^Hfon'd fii^h ' Nor lefs prepai-d againff iribendibiis Fratfcii Holmes, order'd up thfe fiVer te adirahce; Fire-rafts flack-chaffi'd now Idofing from the lahd Stretch crofs the chaiincl— many a flaming bi-and, And many a miirtliVous tube, firft fornl'd in hdl, Rainm'd by the engineer with piirpofe fell; But hjtrMefs thefe with loud e3(rploflon roar, Moor'd by the feameh to the diitant fhore. Wolfe fees 'em (juipos'd thiis the War tt5'v^&|e," ^ W^ith ev'ry inftance of Barbarian rage I ■^^'^'^ IncendioiiS arts, Uhlis'd by poiilliM ftatb ; Now in return revenge he ruminates : TJien thiis extends his voice, What tmops are here Who 'gainft the French uncommon hatred bear ? The chief of thbfe who Ttkp'd the fatal day At TViUiam Henry\ fort ftand up and fay — i"c;r our ilain com'rades to the lavage Gtnil V/c debtors ftahd, and hoW fol* vengeance c^'lf. Go ^I** Bm . isa L-tbtl Hctij, tJ3 Go then faid WotPft, thtffe /i«, retaliate, And as their ^fo„g,, fct y^, ,,^^^g^ j^ g^^^. He fpakfei ihd inftaiit, i.»-ty way they turii Witfi lighted bnwa, arid dl the harvtft bu« \ T Whert C«r«f and Pmi^ heretofote Nurtur-d their affip^teg, Up the winding Wi W Wh^mew'd In WeU-ftock*d g^hge, cattk fed, The fbmfe aei.o„r», ind rtn=„gtj,-„i„g a, .^ fp^ead. Left all behind i defart black and Wafte I As when F-efictfius, with convulfibn feiz'd, Whifch ev'ty way her IblphVou, womb diltlhds, A ftream df fire, ahd ii,olte„ mettal fends In ruinous combuftion to the fea^ With fearfuli roar ingulph'd-thu's hoUowihg they } For exJiltationi with refehtment fell, And, ev ry ^^i:y, ^oft fierte, the fi/es irtipell • Aaiire mean while the fpirits of the flain, To fpw revenge, call up the bloody fcehe. The tomahawk, afld fcalping-knife abhor'd, And esth his toriirade by the Savage got'd ! Ready vw 4. , 111, 134 The British Lion Hffuid. Ready his operations to commence, The aaive f en'ral, now as in fufpencc, Hefitates— -AH along the northern fhore The foe entrenched exceeds his mufter'd pow'r, With works and battVies, from the city walh Well furnifli d, down to Montmorenci falls; Saunders by fea, and.MoNCKTON from the land, Can with their guns the lower town command ; The higher yet their ftouteft efforts braves, Where, by their fire uncheck'd, Foudriol raves ; Should Wolfe, the ruins climbing, fight his way? Steep are the paffes, narrowing to the fea ; Strong lines defend them, batt'ries ev ry where Big with deftrudion yawn, tier over tier ; Mean while, a foe unvanquifh'd may defeat , His weaken'd pofts, and cut off his retreat ; Thefe fhou d he fight, to which he moft inclines, Secure they feem to brave him from their lines ; Shoals all along to thwart a landing lie, Where boats are with the ebbing tide left dry ; Norl The British Lion Rom'd. »35 Nor can the pilot, freely urg'd to fpeak, Along the /hore point out one friendly creek, From whence the lighteft frigate in the fleet. Can bring her guns to favour a retreat. But anxious for the fervice and to fpare The armament committed to his care, Not doubting but the men will by him ftand, However hazardous, he thinks to land With care the foundings try'd the o (c th v view j Veflels prepar'd, that little water drc'v, Are run in fhore, and order'd clofc to moor ; Mean time the troops a fmall redoubt fecure ; This fhould the Gaul endeavour to defend, ' Perhaps, to adion brought, he gains his end ; Or this declined, a lodgment he can make. And of their pofture obfervations take. The firft that land make up to the redoubt ; Bold MoNKTON thefe fupports, while Murray ftout. And TowNSEND paft the rivulet above; The good Centurion from their batt Vies drove The m I l-i 1/ rjS 'i^'fe 'British Lion l?(?«x^it* The French wit^ w«fl^la<(4 ftou-a Hoody wreath The foldiernQW hadl gain'd, for, % with degth, PortentGWS fcowd' courage cftimates j Wolfe's condud, valour when reduc'd to ftraights, With other chiefs that undo: Bim command ; ■ Lv: th ends a while in trepidation fta^ ; Borne down with numbers, fituation, lines. For France th' ^anerring ballance now inclines, She faw indignant, and in hopes to fpare The Britifi ftrength, till better figns appear, Thunders the charge— nor Monckton yet afliore; TowNSEND far off and Murray vt^th tih«r power ; Wolfe fees'em, in diforder rufhing on. Furious at firft to charge, but check 'd as foon. Then calls t! ;m off, fore riortified to find ^ His orders broke, fo pundually ehjoin'd. '--'T What fi%K The BRtTisH Lion Rous* J. tii What troops the charge Were deftin'd to fuikin With looks caft backj exprefTive of difdain, Slow moving, now their former pofts poffeft ; While, with a pannick on their minds impreft, Throng to the beach diforder*d grenadiers, Left in the field their wounded officers, A prey to favages, who, running down. Scalp, whom they find— Fra;tce uneoncern'd looks Where'er a foldier, taken in the toils, [on I Gives up, to glutt their rage, unmanly fpoils, Maim'd as he lies, unable to refift,. Mcrcylefs, in his hair one hand they twiil ; Then from the forehead either way are.trac'd Incifions, till the edges being rais'd Juft where God's imajre fep'rates from the hair, Down to the nape, with horrid cries they tear I Crude air a mortal paffage to the brain Soon finds ; the fcalp'd are number'd with the {lain f Not far from each, of note, two foldiers lay, Peyton and Ochterloni, both that day m J.Tkr™U,„.: 'rSaifcSai,.^ 138 The British Lio^l Roust* dk In joint command, their faith had iriterchang'd To conquer glorioufly, or fall revenged ; Efleem'd, as who beneath the gen'ral's eyes Sought equal wreaths, by hardy enterprize ; Nor of the common foldier unbelov*d ; Their friendfhip own'd to all, by all approv'd. Brave Ochterloni, with a wound receiv'd, R.efus'd to quit the field, however griev'd His friend intreats, when now the rout took place ; The bold Hibernian yet perfifts to face — And Peyton faithfull to the captain cleaves — Till maim'd he falls, and looking round, perceives Two Indians on the captain running down, With both engagd, and in the ftruggle thrown ; Rais'd on his knee, a loaded piece he caught. One Indian dropt, the othe;r defp'rate fought, Whom Ochterloni with a ftab difpatch'd, Juft as the villain's fcalping-knife had reach'd The feat of life, his belly with the wound Op'ning, pours all his entrails on the ground ! E'er [lang'd ov'd, d Dok place; ivcs ' , perceives hrown ; ght, fought, d, ach'd i ►und ! E'er The British Lion Rous'd 139 E'er yet the captain can his laft expire, That inftant, running thro' the hoteft fire, A grenadier to bring him off propos'd— Soldier, he faid, on me thy zeal is loft. For mc the bayonet, or fcalping knife Were beft, to end this miferable life ; Brave as thou art-^-but haply Peyton, there, May yet furvive, and well reward thy care. To Peyton's refcue fwift the foldier fprung, And bore him off, the piece this fhoulder flung, WhUe the lieutenant's head ou that reclines. Both wounded flight, e>r each his corps rejoins : AH quit the beach and to the camp return ; Gaul triumphs-Soldiers for their comrades mourn. Now higher up the river Murray lands ; Twelve hundred chofen men the chief commands. To favour Amherst, or with Holmes to join, To burn the Gallic fleet their chief defign ; Shoals up the river well the fliips proted ; Twice they attempt the fliore without effed T 2 rh^ 140 The British Lio«f Raus^d The third fucceeds, where adive Murray burns A magazine, and to the camp returns, Full of the thought, that there the troops, by night, May land with more fuccefs, and Montcalm fight. Wolfe pines the while, with grief and ficknefs Care and fatigue, unintermitting borne, [worn Confume the fpirits, and the nerves unflring ; Life, as in doubtfuU tenure, on the wing, An ufelefs burthen he but feems to trail ; Nor med'cines to relieve him aught avail : Sometimes the love of life holds chiefeft place, While inem'ry recolkas each tender trace. And cv'ry fofter fentiment revives ; Yet his fond mother, his betroth'd, yet lives 5 And youtli is on his fide, might he obtain An interval of reft, and truce from pain. Right well, by what is paft, he is affur'd The fervice will be chearfoUy endur'd ; The gen rals too abilities poffefs, Worthy to crown the fervice with fuccefs ; Thoughts i V burns by night, ALM fight. \d ficknefs [worn ing; )lacc, :e, ives J 1 ir ■d Thoughts The British Lion A>us*J %^i Thoughts coiu^g thoughts, frefh difficulties ftart, A place, by fituation ftrong, by art j A foe, who wifely on his ftrength relies ; Shall he a few brave fellows facrifice ? Ah — ihall his caution then his honour flain ? Banifh the thought, the thought returns again, As when vexatious gad-flies, on the wing. In fummer months, a gen'rous courfer fting, Vainly his tail, and floating mane he fliakes. Now to the water, now to covert makes. Scours o'er the field, untouched the herbage lies, The buz2;ing plague purfues where'er he flies. Refting in this, that counfei bell can loofe The tangling fnares which Dafiger ever ftrews. To check the courfe of hardy enterprize; The ofikers conven'd, he bids advife What meafures may the prefent jundure fit ; Perhaps they may on fome expedient hit ; At leafl: he can their joint decifion wait. And now, in hopes^the pain to mitigate. He ) \ .fi 142 The British Lion Rousd, ]■/ I He calls for the phyfician, te^ne efteem'd More humane; /ith his fkill, more fkillfiill deem'd. To whom the gen'ral, is there yet untry'd ^ Aught, if more naufeous, J.owfoe*er apply'd, Whence I might hope an interval of cafe ? Something invent which may the fpirits raife, Till I get through this moft perplex'd a^iair, See England once and lay my relicks thf re. To whom thi >' >dor, yet in all my days Like yours I have not f en another cafej How can the force oC lied cine operate ? When fpurning lile, in fuch a languid ftate, Your'e ev'ry where expos'd, on board, afhore ; A>id notwiihftanding reft to you were more Than that fame Panacea fov reign held! Nature, as with afpur, muft be compell'd To conftant duty, toiling day and night. Till jaded out, fhe finks beneath the weight. On this occafion reft is ill propos'd, Wolfe faid, my thoughts, at prefent, all ingrofs'd- Not ,.,!., The Brit isH Lion Rouid. HJ Not love of life, or limb. or any care My felf refpeaing, moves me fo much here, As the unfiaifh'd tafk— My country calls I Her flag anpjanted yet on yonder walls— And reai;>n good, for better foldiers ne'er, Tho' lately check'd, can follow officer ; ' And fhall a fhatter'd carcafs, fuch as mine, Hang only as a clogg on our defign ? But fhould I reft a day or two ; paft doubt, Your fkill might patch me up-How long P Speakout. Eight or ten days fit medicines might give, Frefhfpirits-You, no doubt, fo long may 'live • But ajl the while life's wheels are huriying down-- Wolfe faid, no matter, fo we take the town ; What yet remains fhall thriftily be fpent. And France her lofs in tears of blood lament. While thus he fpake, ftern grew the Heroes look, And tow'rd the town his arm defiance ihook ; Keen in his eye the martial fpirit blaz'd ; The dodor with fuch virtue ftood amaz'd ! Prefcribes ?l. u m%u \ X44 The British Lio-w Roufd. Prefcribes him then a fopoHfic draught) To lull the fpiritsi now, as wrap'd ill thoughti Ponders the cafe, what fimpks may ^^iii Or potent drU^^ — himfelf will thcfe irt^eft. Knowing, (houkl aught in weight ca- goodncfe fail. The beft perfoiptions little can avail j IVo ends the fov'reign miarture fliould obtain, Frefh ftrength infufe, and blunt the edge of pain- An intervd of eafe and quiet lleep Succeeds-- The chiefs, in confultation deep, Propofe more troops above the town to fend. And there, by land and fea their effort* bend, Wolfe, as an eagle with his ftrength renew'd, Direds the war, and fees their plan purfu d. But leaves ftrong pofts, in cafe of a defeat. To guard the camp, and favour their retreat ; While Saunders with his-^^ the bafon (hakes, And femblance, during night, of landing makes* Day in the eaft had juft begun to peep. When Montcalm from his lines beheld the fteep \ He .. \ He fees the bcJ^cJi with Brifijb foldiers fwarm, Scoffing at firft, nor yet in haftc to arm ; Scarce tliinking they cm SUIery afcend, . Where, each way, trees to check their march extend, But quits his fituation, when, in fight, They now emerge, and dare him to the fight, Formed on the heights — The Gallic force in ha/le He now CQllet^s ; St. Charksi-River paft, ^ f/^ 1 Oil Mram-heigbts each lengthening line extends, Montcalm to charge the Br'mfh flank intends, Nor lefs prepared, immortal Wolfe, to feizc Fitpofts, and all the general difplay^ ; Left of his line light infantry areplac^, , To ^we the Savage ev'ry way they fac'd ; BraggSy Kennedy's and Qtways form the right 5 With grenadiers ftill foremoft in the fight ; Anftruthr^^ firm LafceWs the center held. And here their fwords, the bold North-BritonsWiM Sprung froiu the warlike PiV^j^brave Highland-meny From piafiy a hill they came, and many a glen, - U Their 3 "«r '■■i«»-f-~-^^^g**"' 146 The British Lion Rous' d. Their cliffs a native barrier feem to rife, Againft the fea, where mnny an ifland lies, Where friths indent the 0^^ A fifliy bays, Whence the induftrio^ * ( . ealth may raife Than what Peruvia "ads, or Indojlan : Form'dto endure fa igue, the warrior C/a/t^ Down through the courfe of time li«tiilmits his name Old as the hills, and branching like the ftream ; Whether they on the Grampian mountains ftray, Or trace th( ^Dorders of fmooth-winding Toy ; l There where the Keiths in headlong cat'rad borne, Roars thro' the rocks ; or Gowry^ rich in corn ; Where Allan-water haftens to Dumblain ; And Dunhld-wood^-i and ErroTs wide demefhe. Thofe, where Braidalbin yet her Erfe retains, Enrich'd by Fingal's fon with tunefuU ilralns. Tracing thy ftream, O '^')nnaU to it' fpring ! Not Tljeban Pindar ftretch'd a bolder wing. They too, who Badnoch rtuigc, with urvcomb*d ucks Rude as their hills, and hardy as their r cks j jt^ The British Lion Romd, »47 In hilly Angus, interfpers*d with lakes. Or where the Spey his courfe meand'ring takes ; Where Dee ihoots rapid to the fubje§ik^M^-^^^ ttatA The British Lion Rous' d\ p o Q i^ yii. „ , The A R G U M E N T. GENERAL Townfend takes the command- The rout of the Frencla Qontinued—ASis of Macpherfon~///> valour and Jlaughter of the enemy. French chafed to Quebec--.Wolfe dying is informed of the viBory — His laji words — Lamented and a- lebrated-C^nXMnz remanded to her former flation- Retiirns Herflmon on T>ovqX'cM defcribed on tk rumour of an invafton-—Operations of the fiege at Quebec refumed— Employment of the feamen there- Char aSler ofBnxSScifemen-'Redu&ion ^/Quebec- Tt\ importance. The llfft ' !i II: JJ kJt> ';tc^.^B^g'-K Rous'd\ F. ' command- ed-ASis of f the enemy, ' is informed nted and cc~ ner ftation— cribed on the ^ the fiege at zmen there- of QuehQC-\ The British Lion Rous' d-. w BOOK VU. HILE Wolfe andMoNCKTON for their country bleed, Town SEND commands, and, with amazing fpeed Inftant, the center gain'd, his meafures took, Kept up the chafe, where'er the line is broke. With Ml he rallies, and, with fpecial care. From BouGANViLL^, at hand, fecures his rear. As forward on the rout he caft his eyes, A brav^e old Highlander the chief efpies ; Seemly himfelf, alone, a war maintains, Now, tir'd wjth ilaughter, •- his fword he {eans. To breathe, a while—then off his doublet threw, And ev'ry ftroke he made a foe he Oe vi' Daughter s offings Magpherson's a*'. : relate ! Dreadful in battle \ whence that fettled hate, To crofs the fea, at feventy years of age. And wake flern Mars^ to CaMonian rnge?- Twice '58 The British Lion Rouid ]!\\ ) i. Twice France^ in arms the warrior Scots to roufe, The quarrel urges of the Stuart* s Houfe ; As oft betray 'd— The valiant Highland-man^ Zealous, among the foremoft, join'd his Clan ; But when he hears, Gauly having ferv'd a turti, • Forces their Idol from her realm, with fcorn ; He drew his trufty two-edg'd fword— the blade Andrew Ferara for his grandfire made, Drawn in the royal caufe, when bold Montrosse SufFer'd ; He but furviv'd the publick lofs A little while ; next, to his fon bequeath'd, The fword at Gillicranky is unfheath'd, Faithful to Stuart's houfe in all extreams. During the long o'er-clouded life of James ; Who, e'er lie was well fixed on the feat. To fuch extremeties could drive the flate ! Not knowing when to rein, or when to fcourge ; Twice drawn in oppoiition to king George. But now, devoutly kifs'd, Macpherson rears The edge, while thus, invoking Heavn he fwears ; Hear 4»^ The British Lion Rousd, Jf59 Hear me, God of Battles^ when I call I And grant me vengeance on perfidious Gaul! As, during life, I Ihall occafion take On her and hers my purposed wxath to wreak. Whom Caledonia, with her ample fhield, That day proteded where he trod the field ; Terzilliel gave a charge to this effedl, With care to fee the pifing choler checkt, While doubtful, yet at firft, the battle joins, But, when the fcale for Britain once inclines, Leave the free fpirit to it's utmofl range- So Heav'n ordains ; allow'd his juft revenge. The firft he flew, de Mammeleau, of note. Rallying his men; thefword glanc'd on his throat, With fidewayfweep; from either jug'lar fpun The vital blood, while now the rout begun. La Chambardie then fell, a fatal flroke, Juft as he fought to guard, the rapier broke ; Deftin'd his fpoufe and babes no more to fee, ' With kind embraces left in Picardie ; Among K ' t i6(y T^c feRiTiiH LiOn Rdhs^d, Among thefifff Co/^lthaAAitf o ey thc'frtafin, When France, MihddtvffttmiMhtrm t6i^ittai«, Had caft her ctH^baa^ofe ihc 0^/ift parttJ6k ;• Blooming in yotitH hi^fk4it^nd<£D"atage charm The warUke Scot, and Fiatf his rage difcrmj Who, rousM, betakes Mm to the fureft guard, When now the adive youth prefton hittihatd y L^l.illful the ground to traverfc, he obferves^ Due time with hand and foot, of fuppfc nerves ; Not fo Macpherson, now, by grief and age. Grown rigid, as a bull, with Imother'd rage, Low'rs in the ring, ■x-A every way his horns Prefcnts,. fo ev ry way the warrior turns ; Till rifing at the ftroke, but one he aim'd, Which his left (houlder from the neck Unfeam'd ; The griding edge, his quiv'ring heart divides, And lira's pure ftream well'd out in purple tides. Breathlefs ,11 «/ !;■■# ■-•^.,^- The BatTrsH Liov Romd i6i Breatblefs, two others, at his feet were laid, St. Pierre, the firft, fail * opp( fition made ; Late at Ticonderago honours foiigi. , A cadet under Montcalm's eye he fought ; Bur lere his head no iiicndl breaft-work fcrccns, *?lain by fhe warrior Scot^ e'er he obtains The confecrated cr* iis, or promis'd poft ; Next, on the Scot a Swifs fubaltern clos'd, Vaulting, with artfull loange, full at the brt His readv point the aftivc fencer preft ; But, e'ci che point cp meafure half it's way, Snapc fhort, the H. ^,..W blade, with two-edg'd Recover'd, lays him headlefs at a blow ; [fway, As adive boys, where ftinging nettles grow, With taper hazzle fwitch, or willow wand, Difperfe, and, ever where the rankefl ftand. Lop iirft, then fall enrag'd among the heap ; So. now the broad-fword, with deftrudive fweep, Large havock made, in wheel promifcois toft, Many of note, more fall whofe names are loft, Y \yhole \ .-■*. t\ jt* r \ !iu ^V '' "<^' IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) A :/i 1.0 I.I 2: 1.8 L25 IIU 11.6 "^ — ^ >^ "^^^V > # Photographic Sciences Corporation 33 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 ■ A* U.A t v^o '^ i6^ The British Liqi^ H^ou/^^ Whole heaps, an iiiid!^ngi|ifJ>-4 9^;iagp 1^ j And no\y indignant: fen ^7 ViEi^Af^^^V ? Canadian born, a Frenchman Tjv^^ jii^ %e, Grown rich, witja farniing p^py^^ps ^t^e ^ But, for ejftprtioi^ p|:f 6t^'d, fo^P*4 to %^ His ili-got wealth court-fycQp)ia;>^ "^jpy > He crofs'd the fp^, a^d ^'d at frqkrrivkrs Thrifty at ^ft, a finall plantation cjfars ^ Cunning at barter, in the pje^ry trade He next engag'djt ^d fopn a fortune rjfiade ^ Left a^ his cjeath to Vif ifAl^poY t Tl^^ fon, Born of an Indian woman, now fulJ-grow^i > A man of fubftance deenu'd, he Qp More fall, to glutt his vengeance; fctoe ^ekc With her defences^ can his progrefs cheek \ • For many in the diteh are overthrown ; At one attack, the General looking oft, Twelve foes he felFd ; and none, of all the rouf, Efcape with life, his arm has flngkd out. Mean while, the Briiip infantry advance. And, terrible in arms, the fworded Clans ; Where Wherethofe, iq foU p^tQon, their battje brpk^, Thefe, runiingin, c|fiU df^t}, af evpry ftjp^P . And ever, whpre 4 HighlanihU^ impends, Heavy, with ^«|/*t ha« borne The gen'ral faid ; Ifut fl6W thy fwotd rrtutn, And feavethe Md ; thy W<*A confider'd weU, Rever-d thy age. we couhfel, not compell . W cleanfe thee from the d«ft and clotted gore, With change of cloathing fiimilh;d from the ftore. Enquire for me, if 1 forget to fen^-- Perhaps we may thj^ future fortunes mend Due notice to the «;./•* injunftion paid. ^^ The Caledonian (heath'd his trufty Madt, Then, wafluftg, ^m^' ft°« hto^f ««^1*^' And for the general's further nbtice warts. Aaive mean While the city to inveft, j TowNsHENDj nor gives the&&ASkAAMAMJtit&4k I h- : f The British Lion Rous'd; B O OK vtn. * '.,* A MEAN while the Indian fugitives return To join dicir tribes ; thefe for their war- riors mmmt Who, finc^ the ranrages ofWiar took placc^ Negleded both the peltry and A? chftCe, Reckoning from fcalp8» where France points out th? And plunder'd fettlements, an eafier prey. £way The chiefs amaz*d a council fununon ilraie^t, To whom ac<^unts of Montcalm's late defeat, Theeldeft warrior gives— The ftory, long, Recites, with adion pertinent, how ilrong The French^ in pofts of difficult acceis, Like hornets which th^ ^^^ggy cliff^flcfe. In large canoes the Englijh plough the waves, The French defpis'd them, with repeated braves, Still crying out, their warriors to enflame, Hereticks ! lome devouring monfter's name. Which The British Lto# Rouict. s-'iM'', J- »77 Which heretofore had I t their country wafte, They told us fo, and how a Demon feiz'd Their fpirits, whatftrange torments thej endure While thofe, tho'few, the bafon coverd o er ; Bufy as beavers, when, a lodge to make, Large trees are with their teeth fcll'd crofs the lal-e ■ Eager to fight, they never ftand at gaze, But, with uncommon fpeed, land, form', and face Both armies met, rangd oppofite in lines, Both n,ihexpos'd-.but, e'er the battle joins To covert we, nor long the French-men flood • Twauhen the great red-warriors hack'd and hew'd: Like hunted hinds all fly to fave their lives While thefepurfue; others, with long fliar; knives, ftght fingle ; none to trees for fhelter make. But, as the foremoft any overtake Thofedrop-dthroughthatfirmfubftancecutbehind, Juft where the ancle to the heel is join'd ; Or where, fometimes in tortures we intend With greater pain the viaims foul to bend, ' ^ * • The m ...^j^iU, t 178 The British Lion Rous'((r The knee from its pofition forcing back, Bone from his bone, yoU hear the fi5ie\ys crack ; Thus maim'd, upon their han ; 5 and feet they crept, Others the field in horrid circles fwept, And ev'ry mortal wheel 2i French-man kW^ But moft fharp bayonets the rout impell; Where, fiercer-look'd, and taller than the reft, Infulting on the rear the warrior prefs'd. All keep their ranks, tho* running at full fpeed. To dart their game, and ranks to ranks fucceed. As waves to waves, when winds have vext the lake ; If great Ar'ouski fhould the hatchet take, Theleaftofthefe to flight he could not turn. All fo impatient for the battle burn. Nephews, a rev'rend Sachem faid, 'tis plain In an ill hour you broke the covenant chain Which held us with the Englijh planters bound, Seduc'd by Fra?tce to fend the hatchet round ; Who could, by fuch uncommon arts devife With clouds ofduft to bhnd the Indian's eyes: Some Some , O'er ai 'Tis tri And n Ofwhi Witnel Yet, al Were t Our an Whom. Told u None c And wj Went o Nephev To peac If aughl Then ri Whydc On ev'rj ■f The British Lion Rousd, 179 Some Demon now, I plainly fee, prefides O'er all their councils and their anions guides j 'Tis true, with hone/d fpeech, they promife fair, And magnify their condud in the war; Of which, their forts conftruaed where they pkafe, Witnefs in part, but who the purchafe pays? Yet, all thofe fettlements the EngUJh hold. Were by our felves, or by our gr^ndfires fold; Our antient Sachem, long of fight bereav'd. Whom, lately, the Beloved ones received. Told us ( the great falt-waters he had crofs'd ) None could fuch warriors as the EngUJh boaft ; And when the council-fire, through our neglea. Went out, he often fpake to this effea- Nephews, the Englijh, fmce they fettled here. To peace inclined, have left us nought to fear, If aught be wrong, their king can fet it right ; Then rub the cov nant-chain, and keep it bright. Why do the French build forts, in time of peace. On ev'ry lake, at ev ry Carying-place ? ^ a 2 But If I So The British Lion Rousd, But with intent both nations to enflave— Yet, if provok'd, pull find the Englifi bravc ; . Are they themfelves unable to defend ? Their brethren foon, can pow'rfull fuccours fend ; And fhould their gieat red- warriors once arrive, Few that oppofe them would be left alive. Yet ye had heavy ears ; and now are blind, Butpoljfli up the chain and fee it join'd Link to his link : On France the hatchet turn-- The council fire, foon kindled, bright may burn j Or, if you rather are to peace inclin'd— Your game, as heretofore, and beaver mind. They hear, and, by the Elders counfel fway d, Fart, take to hunting and the peltry trade ; Part follow Amherst's fortunes in the field ; A few, with gifts debauch'd, and loath to yield, Cleave to the French^ where favage Vaudreuii. Fcr human fcalps continues, at Montreal^ Infernal barter ! grizly, round the hall Naild as rcceiv'd— Infatuated Gaul I Arc The British Lion Rous'J ig. Are thefe thy triumphs ! On the heels of Guilt Juft f^engeance treads ; The blood of planters fpilt Makes Mercy to the Talion-law give place- And evr)' fcalp, a French-man's fcalp repays. • To thefe, receivd with ftudied complaifance, Exhaufting all the fpecious arts of France, The cunning governor his tale direds- Brethren our Father all his force colleds ; He turn'dhis back and fouth-ward chanc'd to look, While, like a thief, ^eiec the Englijh took- But, Ihortly, with a thoufand great canoes. To pinch the little E„glijh king he goes ; His face is turn'd, and north-ward now he fees, With warriors more in number than the trees ' He fails, their lands to fpoil, their towns to burn. Till they %^fe and Za^^wrj^ return; This ye fhall fee, as ye before have feen-- Then hold the hatchet faft, and make it keen. With fubtile fpeech, accuftom'd thus to gloze, France on the fimpk I„diam can impofe : '. fi. The cy I 9 i ..a 1" ' !<;mm^%Mmmmi ''^ -*t i m v ^ ^ i, , u i82 The Sritish Lion Rous'd They join her fcatter'd fugitives, and take The neareft pofts ; then fail from lake to lake, Threafning i>uebec : But Murray, in command, With purpofe fix d their utmoft to withftand, Th' important conqueft keeping, juftifies His country's truft, and all their rage defies. TowNSHEND embarkM, to £«^/^W now proceeds On board the fleet, the good Centurion leads ; But faithfull to his promife, e er he went, The bold North BrHon, treated at his tent. Sails when he fails, in wdting ftill attends ; For whom, at leifure now, the gen'ral fends. While his great projed, yet is incompleat. Anxious the northern force to eftimate — A confrence he begun to this effed. Sit down— Thy years and valour claim refped ; I've feen the Clans behaviour with amaze ; What numbers now cou'd all the Highlands raife ? Paufing a while, and feeming wrapt in thought, 1'he foldier iliid, e'er Sherif-muir was fought, A [natid, roceeds ds; Is, h raife ? thought, ht, A The B-^iTisn Lion Rouid i^j A lift was handed round which made us then. In number nearly forty-thoufand men 5 Part neuter, part Kmg George's claim efpoufe, We, who in arms flood up for Stuart's Houfe^ Tho* check'd at Sherif-muir, yet kept the field ; Till, finding France the promised troops witheld, We fied for fhelter to the hiUs, and Wade A chain of pofts acrofs the country made, He, more than half the Highlanders, fubdu*4 Thro* rocks and mountains while a road he hew'd^-f And when the antient grudge again was rous'd, With fire and fword the bloody CampMs loos'd, Ravagd the country, after we . wer(^ hrok^, This, to the Highlands was a fatal flroke Scarce of our numbers muft'ring now a third ; For harveft, cattle, age, nor fex were fpar'd. Such is the confequence, brave Highland-man, The genVal faid, of Clan opos'd to Cian, 'Tis well at laft thofe Her riots are deflroy'd, By laws which make their jurifdiaions void y North i , iiAKj).. 1^4 The British Lion Rouid, Norths as South Britain^ now alike, is free To tafte the fweets of peace, and property — Yet none, her martial fpirit feek to check, Witnefs the Clans now left to keep ^ebec : 'Gainft whom, tho' France her numbers (hou'd unite, Murray I know, and all the Scots will fight ; How fteady to his truft, brave Gard'ner fell ! The circumftances, doubtlefs, ybu can tell- 'Tis rumoured, while in Edinburgh they lay, How he foretold, the horfe wou'd run away. Troth faid the foldier, they were little worth ; E'er yet, for Edinburgh, we croft the Forthy From their behaviour we had caufe to hope Thofetroopswou d joinus, when we met with Cope ; At Correyerrie pafs, we hence lay ftill, Where, feventeen-times a road winds up the hill ; Sure of the horfe, and counting all the foot, E'er they got up, wou d be in pieces cut : This GoPE perceiv d, and with his men took fhip, Left we to Edinburgh (hou'd by him ilip ; " . But The British Lion Rouid 185 But night and day, upon the march, we flretch'd, And, e*er he lands, the capital have reacli'd. Cope, landed now, wc drew out all the Clans, And found him with his force at Prejion-Pans, Where, all the art of genValfhip difplay'd, Excellent difpofitions he had made ; With admirable /kill his poflure chang d, As, fkirting round their flanks, all day vie ran.'d • Yet, after we had ftole a march by night, We took -em by furprize, eer morning light • A rout it might be call'd-but fcarce a fight. ' Calling, in vain, upon the .'.orfe to ftand Now Gard'ner fought on foot, with fwordin hand • Unequal match, where one to numbers held Clofe fight, and yet five Highland-men he kill'd • While now our chief., who knew the col-nel brave Rufh m, each calling out, fave Gard'wer ! fave . ' With many wounds receiv'd, he, falling, cry'd Let God fave Gardner ; nothing more, and died. ^ •' Greatly 1: t7 W \ »•?*'■-. ."' ' ■*•- i.«''»«E3i'SE;^ • c^*'*» •. J 86 The T^RiTisH Lion Rous' J. Grai^ i^ ^^ obferv''! the gen'ral here, Whik in his eye ftood charg'd the big-fworn tear ; Inw^ he groans, to . Hink, with pannick feiz'd The tiuotJ , how foon a leader is difgrac'd — Then thus—Let their vile arts be ne'er forgot. Who thus couM arm a Scoty againft a Scot .• But tell me foldier, when ye fouthward went, To march for London^ was it your intent? So wc intended, you may reft affur'd. He faid. The Clans in earned draw the fword ; Firm to their purpofe, righteous or unjuft, But Englafidy we no more than France cou'd truft ; O had we there but fuffer'd a defeat, Our country might have 'fcap'd the Campbell's hate, Nor we, as plund'rers branded in our flight ; Worthy that name, before Culloden fight, Many, vvith booty laden, left the caufe. When, with his force, the Duke yet nearer dr'^ws ; And Frame had fent, of all her promised fr.rr-c, The broken remnant of Fitz- James's horfe : Late Tl Late n( Where While His wc WJio ill Tlirce 1 Def. As iiiar In fruit Till all Theba Whatc Unable Behind: Before, Where The ftr Such hi The While t ..,-.'?? ■f'r:-'? ■^■.- . -.^i*,-^.- The British Lion Rousd, 187 Late Late near Tournay to Englijh troops oppos'd, Where half tlicir men and officer were io/l. While thefc defcribe the conduc^ of the Duke^ His well-known warmth our firmed leaders fhook • Who in the field infernal batfries pafs'd, Three ftrong intrenchments forc'd—fcarce check'd at Defer don foUow'd, difcord foon fucceeds— [lad. As many leaders, juft fo many heads ; In fruitlefs cavills they unadive lay, Till all the regulars had croft the Spey : The battle joins, and we are broke of courle-- What could refift the fhock of Bn'^il/h horfe ? Unable to colled our fcatter'd pow'rs, Behind, in full career, the fword devours ; Before, the country lay a defart round I Where meager fp^afit fat pining on the ground ; The ftrong, his morfel fnatching from tlie weak -, Such hardfhips I have borne for Stiiarps fake. The foldier foftens into floods of tears, While thus he ceas'd— Whom now the gen'ral chears, B b 2 'Tis ill ...a*"* A ^. i88 The British Lion Rousd. 'Tis well if, by experience taught, the Clans Can fee how they have been the dupes of France ; While noble blood, as common water fpilt, Yet calls for blood, to wafh away the guilt. In coiif rence with Macpherson thus, at fea, Troop-raifmg Town she nd' paft the time away; Nor un-important to his great defign, A North Militia with the South to joyn. S A u r I D E R s mean-while, acrofs xK Atlantic ftretch'd; A lid now the fouthern point of Ireland lesicli dy Hon'd to enjoy a truce from all his toils, Blcil in his Sov reign s and the people's fmiles : But when, confirm'd by all accounts, he hears France for invafion ferioufly prepares— The Patriot o'er the love of eafe prevails ; 'J lie Channel now he feeks with crowded fails. Ombruliel's fchem.es in forwardnefs advance; And adive now, from Havre round to Nantz France arms; boats, num'rous at their moorings feen ; Fart yet, the workmen haftily careen ; Then The British Lion Rousd tSg Then launch-^ the whole equipment is compleat ; The troops, embark'd, for faiHng orders wait ; ' Chief, thofe, by watchflill Duff detained at ^^;/;7^j-^ Wi/h but to fee him fly before Conflans ; When, Hawke nowforcd to fea in boiftrous gales,^ FromBreJ^, where long he fculk-d, the marfhal fails. ' The Fiend exults, his projeA brought to bear. He knows, from heavy fhips, the aan^e/ clear] Nor doubts but Duff is taken in the toils- Yet, watchfull ever o'er the Bn'tt/h Ijles^ Providence, to preferve him interpos'd. Where, opertune, the Juno-Frigate cruis'd ; Loos'd from their moorings, but a little while, . The captain fees them, e'er they reach Belhijle ; Then ftraight advice to Hawke and Duff difpatch'd. And light arm'd-fhips their further motions watch'd! Hawke at Torbay ; the fquadron wind- bound lies ; Courting aufpicious gales his topfall flies-- Impatient, while as yet their thunder flept, A fharp look-out the Britijb feamen kept, Numerous |i .*« - ■ \ igo The British Lion Rousd. Num'rous upon the tops : what rivers fay ? Daughters of Songy with men inur d to fea, Furnifh the Fleet, from harbours thick beftrown, Like ftars that fpangle the Celeftial Zone^ By Heffer led, or Heavns refplendant queen \ Whence Britain may equip her vaft marine ? Firft father Thames draws out his humid train, And rolls, majeftick, to the fubjea main ; A grove of mafts his ample bofom bears, Crowds prefs the flood, or plying at the flairs, , Toughen their nerves with tugging at the oar, Where his Augufta boafts her countlcfs dow'r. The Severn next, with near as rich a freight Brifiol endows, and opens in her ftate A fpacious channel ; up to Liverpool What num'rous coafters range, and round to Hull- Brifiol and Liverpool fupply the fleet With men accuftom'd to the folar heat. Hence, fi'c to go on any enterprize, Whofe dcftin'd objed, 'twixt the Tropicks lies ; What ni The British Lion Rous'J, igi What fea-port, all along the north-weft coaft, With Liverpool can trade, or commerce boaft ? Whether the Africk^ or Weft-Indian trade Freight home her fhips, whence large returns are Who can dcfcribe thy imports Hull ? in vatts [made : Of merchandife, far inland brought in flats, Number thy artifts Deptfordf Port/mouth thine ? Or count thy keels I Newcaflle upon Tynef Shall e'er the royal navy call for hands- While fhe can mufter up thofe fwarthy bands ? Grim-featur'd men I a ftrength which may amaze They boaft, and fearlefs, on the narrow feas, Clofe fight they feek, to air accuftom'd moft. Where, from the fmall coal, particles of duft Float numberlefs, nor fearing hence to choak. In thickeft fmudge of fulphur, fire and fmoak. If Britain^ fleet requires a frefh fupply, To furnifli men, her num'rous fifh'ries vie. North-Britain^ fends her fons in many a frith Along the coaft, from Glafgow round to Leith ; Stanch m 'I 192 The British Lion Rousd Stanch tars with land from ev'ry quarter made Adtive, to wind among the illes embay 'd, To mannthe long-boat, when the furge runs high) Us'd the rough fea in open fkifFs to ply ; Or ftem the rapid tide in Pentland^Jirait^ Which twice twelve various currents agitate. To mann the fleet, Hibernia fends her fliarc, From Carrkh-fergUSy down to Dublin bar, Thence fouthward on, to cattle-killing Cork ; The fleet full mann'd— each rnaii, to fight and work^ Breathes th.e {rt^ fpirit of his native land, None yet in adion under more command. Sore mortify'dj the feamen, now to hear, CoNFLANs at fea, and they yet ling'ring here; Then buftle, buftle— all in hafte to weigh ; Nought heard diftindly but to fea I to fea ! As when for populous fliires, the public voice With patriot names drowns cv'ry vulgar noife ; Numbers fpontaneous, clinging to the flirowds. Dart to the main-maft head, through yielding clouds ; Seen --■. :.;-«^', The British Lion Rousd 193 Seen at a diftance now, on each yard-an-i Thick as the infedJ: tribes in autumn fwarrn, When, with intent his up-land grounds to till, A farmer fires dry heather, on the hill ; , Or when the Herefordian youth, to eafe Teeming PomonUy ventVous climb the trees ; The far-fe«n hou.fwife, curious to explore What fruit may beft replace her winter ftore, Choofes the firmeft, heaping kind and kind. But fighs indignant, if a dry eaft-wind Blighted the bloom, when clammy mildews fall ; So Hawke, exafp'rate that the fculking Gaul Is thus efcap'd~the fruit yet unpofleft, So long expeded, while he rode oiF Brejl .- But, at the boat-fwain's call, foon over-head The fails, unfurl'd, their fwelling bofoms fpread, Loos'd~and the gale now favourably x'eers ; To find, and fight the French^ fir Edward (leers. V', \ \ I t I !' W I E7jd of Book the Eighth, C c The I' :• '«SSKiB7*3KIK«BI»?! 'I'^^'w'^f^W^ f The British Lion Rous' d; BOOK IX. The A R G U M E N T. CONSTERNATION of the publkk-Maxsir- -moii's fraSiifes on the publickjlocks — Anx- Jiety of the minijlry — Accounts from Hawke— Lor^ Anfon's fpeech^ and charaSier of Hawke — Confer- -ence of Terzilliel and Teutoniel— Hawke overtake^ Conflans, in chafe of Commodore Viw^-'-Defcription of the cjigagement in Quiberon-bay — Rout of the Vxtnch. feet— Their pips bulged in the river Vilain. ^^p^ The ,..*, [ 1 he British Lion Rousd\ BOOK IX. HAWKE now but loos'd ! and Conflans out The heart of evry Briton melts away, [at fea, Where er the fcreech-owl note, repeated, ftuns The publiek ear, and yet as wild-fire runs, With added circumftance of low-born lies, Forg'd that the publiek funds may fall and rile. Where Mammon ceaflefs at his anvil plies ; Two kinds are forg'd, of oppofite intent, With thefe, his grov'ling emifTaries fent AflFecl the air at ev'ry publiek place- Some dance like bubbles, to the vifual rays All gold ! If now, amafs'd by legal ftealth. Blind Chance muft circulate a mifer's wealth, Himfelf, or fpend-thrift heir, no matter which, Conceiving hopes to grow immenfly rich, C c 2 FollovV fi ig6 The British Lion Routd Follow die chafe ; but foon the bubble burft— Nought refts, favc brokers and their av'rice curft. Others, contrived with talifmanic care, Are forg'd, difcordant to the publick ear I ( Such now he vends ) what State^ with FaFiion tore, A zealous patriot's lofs fhall then deplore ? National Credit^ at her lateft gafp, Looks round, if there be yet twig to grafp I Not fo Great Britain ; Patriots fhe can boaft, Diflind as ftars that rule the Heavnly hofl I Seen in his orb, Newcastle, not the leaft— Since Pitt was in the Conjlellation plac'd ! ITad'ning to his conjunction, alpedt, trine, J.o I where he fcatters yet, his rays benign. A councill fummon'd, none for Britain fhook Mox^e inly mov'd ; Concern in evVy look- Frequent advice, repeated ev'ry hour, At intervalls, their eyes and ears devour j • Again relapfc— The Patriot frieftds aghaft ! As when a pilot, wi th beft-bower caft, Drops H The British Lion Roused, 197 Drops the flieet-anchor, yet his veffell drives- When now, from Hawke a mefTcnger arrives, Juft favoured with a riiing eaftern gale, And CoNFLANs, diftant but a few hours fail Brighten their looks, with gloom late overcaft, Then rofe great Anson, from experience paft None claims with greater defFVence to be heard ; Who thus the fainting friends oi Britain chear'd[ Ceafe all your fears-for Hawke his point has gain'd A ftancher tar, the navy never train'd— I know him well, engaging board and board ! France, doubtlefs, finds e'er this her top-fail lowrd. His words confirm their fpirits, almoft funk. As timely fhow'rs, by thirfty furrows drunk, Freflien the herbage, and the hoary fwain, From well-known figns, foretells yet wifh'd for rain ; All eyes obfervant fix'd upon the Peer, None doubt his honour, none his judgment here ; Who, in the good Centurion, plough'd his way, Thro' hurricanes, acrofs the vail South^Sea. That !,l / 198 The British Lion Rousd, That watchfull pair who near the Sov reign flood Teutoniel with Terzilliel the good. Mean while in covii'icnQC—OiTFeftphalian plains His proper charge, yet ravag'd, that complains ; While Britains ftrength tranfported to ^ebec^ Nought here remains Ombruliel*s pride to check ; Whom thus Terzilliel, with a look ierene, Strengthens, in dark Futurity well-feen. As fmall Tly DiJlriSi narrow are T^y views ;' Superior fpirits, gladly yet, diffufe Gifts out of meafurc, which they have receiv'd, ^ebec reduc'd, already has reliev'd The Colonies^ from whence thefe Sea-girr IJles Draw fums, too often fpent in foreign broils, When Britain from her proper int'refl: fwerves. Yet here, what State fuch Pulf/ic Faith obferves ? Where ficred, civil rights are fix'd, as here. What fromOMBRULiEL's fchemeshas fhc to fear ? Of all the kingdoms which acknowledge Christ ; What flatc is fo with Fa&ioi2S exercis'd ? With The B R IT I s H Lion Rous" J *99 With meeknefs yet of chriftian temper borac. Till the Great Winnower comes, to fan his c Requefting peace, they come to treat with fliame, Cold, and keen hunger, can the Savage tame. thn^ France mufl foon experience, to her coft, That fatal brand, to injure others toft. Spending on her it's utmofl rage, deftroys™ Nor in the ravage fpares her fierce allies. While hurts unbound, ftill rank'ling more and more, Ulcerate, like a peftilential fore ; Till Europe^ nearly, has th' infe^ion caught : Nor yet, the balm of heaHng counfells fought. But, with fuch frequent loffes quite diftrefs'd, ^\while that hmate rancour feems fupprefs'd j Peace fhe propofes with pretences fair : The Patriot State/man^ of deceit aware— With opennefs, and dignity he treats. Contemning Bussy's, and the Spaniard's threats, Propofes now, now hears what they propofe, Ombruliel, in his doubles, follow'd clofe, Varies )i 5 \ I ') m 'i k •awp* J!^-^IIW||toiyi liJfir-' 206 Thtf British Lion Rous'" d Varies to no effed: his tortuous train : Good-faith to Prujftay Britain fhall maintain. But what divifions in the Cabinet ? What heats ? what ferments, un-fubfiding yet ? While foul-mouth'd flander, Fa£iion\ adive tool, Can names rever'd by Britain ridicule, Juft meafures brand, as took in Ipleen, or pride- Yet thefe, as metals in the furnace try'd. No pollifh need, in native luftre bright I Truth, fcorns the fubterfuge of borrowed light, Beft recommended from her innate charms — His counry's love the Patriot Statefman warms ! Adive, in ev'ry taflc which that requires And, if difmift, contented he retires : Still prompt to ferve, whene'er her int'rcft calls, Nor forms, nor yet fubmits to court caballs. He, with due deferrence, fhall yet be heard When war agaiml the Spaniard is declar'd — Nor vainly, fhall the Hanoverian flates Sollicit aid ; tho time his courfe compleats To The British Lion Roused* i,of To fet a native on the Britijh throne, I thenceforth, regent of this realm alone, Thy charge as this, the Sovereign will defend. Till faith exchanged this bloody war (hall end. Thenceforth the laws of Germany obey'd, Let thofe proted:, nor here folicit aid, We leave the trade of war to men of blood And factious, ftates who nourifh endlefs feud. Good faith obferv'd with neighbour kings, and peace, Juftice at home, and wholfome laws take place, Frugality, a publick virtue grown. All ranks of men Ihall copy from the throne : Judges fhall render law lefs intricate, And from the bar drive clamorous debate : Religion then, her drooping head fhall rear, And once more gild the Weftern hemifphere : While bifhops rife, by long experience try'd, Who rightly can the word of truth divide ; I^amous, as well to lead, as point the way, To feed the flock, or keep the wolf at bay. Eut f ; ■5 •« v/MJ^^^WMnWi-o^i ' imdhmik. MlMMiiiliiii ««a£^' 2o8 The British Lion Rous'd. But-fhould the lu.ft of change fuch bleffings fpurn, Then woe be to the children, yet unborn ! Riot, of wholefome order fhall take place, And men, God's image more and more deface* Bad men grown worfe, avow their evil deeds, ^ And univerfal bankruptfey fucceeds ; Till mutual faith fhall ceafe, and mutual truft ; Connubial love, o'erborn by grov'ling luft. Shall leave pofterity in doubt to trace Their next of kin, a godlefs, fpurious race ; From holy writ, more wicked maxims drawn, More monfl'rous feds, fhall yet, like ferpents fpawn j And magiftracy ev'ry where withftood, Britain once more becomes a field of blood. He ceas'd- The time at hand TeutoNiel faw, And nought rejoins—So much obfervant awe, Inferior fpirits, to fuperior bear, Chief of angellic thrones Terzilliel here. Keen Hawke the while, now loos'dupon his prey, Acrofs the channel flretch'd to ^^iFron-bay Aloft ,;. i The British Lion Roused. 209 Aloft, the Royal George her main-fheet rears, The blue flag at her topmaft-head appears Twenty ftout fhips of war compofe her train, Steer'd by her fignals on the liquid plain ; While on their ample bows old Ocean roars, In concert, to the hoarfe-refounding fhores. M^here now a-head, the Maidfione Frigate plies, Loos'd in the wind, her main- top-gallant flies— The well-known fignal that the French are near Is welcom'd, with an univerfal cheer, Hoarfe murm Ving, and repeated thro' the fleet ; As when a catarad with an ampler flieet, Down cliffs which meafure many a fathom, pours Her waters, fwolen fj-om the up-land fliow'rs— Intrepid Howe fl:retch'd on, to afcertain Their ftrength and pofture, now, difcover'd plain, Twice ten the Peer^ all line of battle, told ; Led by the Soleil Royal gilt with gold. Up from the water line, flie feem'd to flame Neptune^ and many a tributary fl;ream, E e Rofe i ■?? I 1} ^ 5 V WvK 2IO The British Lion Rouid. Rofe in her carving, with a bold relief; And nations fymbolis'd, where France feem'd chief. Hawke's fignal now obferv'd to form the line, All range a-breaft, till all the fquadron join, Then onward prefs— for Conflansj ftretch*d away, In chafe of Du^f, makes down into the Bay, Before the ftrength of France the commodore Winds thro' the Bay^ fo often traversed o'er ; Dextrous, each well-known rock and fhoal to fhun. As an old hare, that thro' her coiirfes run \ Yet doubles, till efcaping, down the wind She fcours, and leaves the hunters far behind- Sore martifi'd, if from a herd of deer. Now rous'd, the lordly buck is drawing near. When nobles, with intent a match to make. The turf on high-bred fteeds, careering fhake— Confounded fo, when, with repeated cheers. In view to Fra7ice the Britifh ftrength appears ! To quarters all, for femblance now of fight The Mar [hall makes, the blue flag and the white Oppofite Oppo Whil€ Both] Thcfc Bute Inflig Fill fil Orders Each \ Still b( Noi And/ Where CoNFL Fruitle Yet, w Move r Where Threat And eit '^Js-Uia^ V. The British Lion Rousd. 2n I'd chief, e line, I'd away, Ddore r; to fhun, \ id- r, :e, ike— rs, ars! lie white Oppofite Oppofite in the , Ir alternate curl, While each in turn, defiance feems to hurl ; Both match'd in ftrength, had Gaul the conteft flood The fcuppers foon had ran with ftreams of blood- But CoNFLANs, under all his canvas fpread. In flight among the fhoals to ^iberon led. Fill fill, faid HAWKE-make, make the main-mafls Orders, or line of battle none attend— [bend Each captain fight his fhip as beft he may- Still bearing down- The good old Englijb way I Nor more required, all eager now to chafe. And France bears witnefs to her own difgrace ; Where thoufands, from the crowded beach, excite CoNFLANs, with frantick gefture, to the fight: Fruitlefs to faints and angels they exclaim I Yet, whom the thirft of Glory, fear oi Shame, Move not, Defpair at laft compell'd to face. Where equal danger from the fight or chafe Threatens ; while Neptune^ bulls begin to roar And either fight they muft, or run afhore. E e 2 What il I \ i A \ ; i ''■'^ff^ ^•^agpfr^TT^ m - . 212 The British Lion Rous'* d. What (hips bear down ? the Warfpite^ firft a-head, Where eager Bentley all his canvas fpread: Leading the Britijh fquadron, down he bears, And, as a true bred cock, the dunghill clears ; Or tow'ring in his flight, a faulcon fprings, Soars in the fun, then pois'd on fteady wings, Where'er he ftrikes, the game is fure to fall, So keen the Heroe^ while the flying Gaul He charg'd, and thunders with his lower tier-r? Stout captain Dennis, in the Dorfetphey Next with the French his fhot to interchange ; Redoubted Storr, then brought up the Revenge : With a preft fail, clofe following in her wake, The gallant Refolution^ fearlefs Speke ' Ne'er hauls his flieet, till from the flying rout, The Fre?ich rear adm'ral he has fingled out. In action frequent, to the feamen dear. Next KowE and Keppel charge ; a ftancher pair, Bntat7i ne'er llipt upon the Gallic coaflj Each, fearlefs, on the quarter deck expos'd. The British Lion Rouid 213 Seems in his native element at fea, Thisf fights the Magnanimey that the Torlfay ThundVing, as when two rapid torrents join Their waters to the Danube or the Rhine ; Or roar, choak'd up with ice, where once a year, Returning ^uns, unchain the frigid Bear, Voracious fharks, from each contiguous bay, Summon'd with burfl of cannon, paunch the prey ; Greedy as vultures in Bohemia bred, Sure, with the flefh of captains to be fed What time they follow, fnuffling on the wing. Victorious Ferdinand, or Pruffias warrior King, Next, charge the Swiftfure and the Montague, And now the Royal George-, keen Hawke in view Explores, with eyes which fpeak a dauntlefs mind, Some objea worthy of his rage to find : One of the Seven, from Empyrean Towrs, So looks, e'er he the vengefull vial pours I To Campbell then, upon the quarter-deck, Waiting his orders, thus the adm'ral fpake 3 Lo! f V. i'& / »l ■ i - -»0m ■~,Kt>i^" 214 The British Lion Roused. Lo ! the Soleily and Con flans' fliig in view — Bear down with fpeed— and lay her broadfide to. Inftant the mafter all his fkill difplays, Proud of her trim, his fhip the helm obeys ; Her yards the main-fail ftretch, with ample fweep, And with a length of keel fhe plows the deep, With, half a foreft in her timbers told While each o'er each three fpacious decks uphold, And Neptune on her prow his trident fhook — Firfl to her ftate, tlie Formidable ftruck ; The French rear Admral here his flag difplay*d, And flood a pioft infernal cannonade. Where furious Speke, with double-headed fhot. Kept bearing down, till muzzle to they fough Worthy each captain, of a better lot~ De Verger flain and Speke his vcfTell loft I None braver than De Verger France could boaft: Great Shade ^ \{ Genius piompts in meafur'd verse, Tlic ad:s of Britain s Worthies to rehearfe, And ^■1 li t The British Lion Rousd 215 And Ttme fliall in his ravage /pare the ftrain Be Thou diftinguiOiM, in the Patriot train ! Nor be the falling tear or figh fupprcft, When pity rifes in a Brittfi breaft Yet Hawke preft on, where either way engag'd Twin-born o{ Neptune, Howe, and Keppel rag'd Dreadfull in battle: All to fhatters rent, Keppel the Thefee to the bottom fent-- Eight hundred fouls with all her guns and florcs Ingulph'd- Where Howp his fhot inccfr.nt pou'rs. Scarce feen for clouds of fmoke and bick'ring flame! The Heros ftruck, and now to anchor came ; Where, tho' exposed, a difmal wreck fhe li.s, ' None can proteA, nor Howf fccure his prize! ^ Now chief to chief, and fhip to fhip, in fight Bear down-the blue flag this, and that the white Diftinguifh, at the main-maft head difplay'd. Both meet; as when in northern flraits, embayd Mountains of ice tilt-with concuifion vaft ! Or as th' Aroh^angel trump, in final blaft, Sunimoird 4' I I n I 1 41 2i6 The British Lion Housed Summoned the Hojis ofGody with loud accldiia I All Nature fhuddering from her Jtl-moft fr^ae I Th* explofion fuch—while, eager to eiigagej Both kindle horrid Mars to tenfold r^ge. But Hawke's ftout fliip the Gallic fire derides, Compadfc with heart of oak, her ample fides ; Plank over plank, ftrong iron bolts fecure, Twice fifty cannon, from her btoad-fides roar- Yet the Soleil with men out numbering fwarms,, Train'd to to the ready exercife of arms. Let thefe, Ombruliel faid, provoke the war, With well-aim'd leaden bullets from afar ; Station'd upon the poop, and ev'ry top. So fhall the flow'r of Britains navy drop ; Mean time below the aftive engineer, Chief on the rigging, bring his guns to bear, Till under no command a-drift fhe lies. Then bear intrepid down, andfeize the prize. While France thus feeks to linger out the war. Burns the great heart, in every true-bred tar. Where *t*he BRITISH Lion Rotlsd, ii'J Where Hawke himfelf the great example fhows, firoadfide, and broadfide, thus to fight 'em clofe. While yet his hull the fire increafing tears, tilling, in flight away the MarJIjalhosiXi ; Hawke fcorns to chafe, who fi-om his duty fvverv'd When coming ddwn, he Beaufremont obferv'd, Pleas'd when a flag-fliip yet remains unfought. But foon the Marjhal\ great example caught ; juft as he paft, with fhdt dt random pour'd, Inglorious fliglit, the other chief fecur'd* Three others firing pafs'd then bore atVay, Like yelping curs, which at a maftifF bay. Till frequent infults roufe the gen'rous bead. Sure withfliarp fangs, to pinch where he has feiz'd, So the Superb advent'ring now too clofe, 1 With fullen roar rebuk'd, and down ihe goes, >• Firft when fhe heel'd a victor (hout arofe--- J But when her hull begins to difappear, A fudden (hriek, foon check'd the half form'd cheer. F f Witnefs AHaf^-- '■',H I t 2i8 The British Lion Roui(^. Witnefs the hand that wav'd, the head that fhook, Witnefs the wild concern, in ev'ry look, Humanity yet tempers Bruijb rage, Now with the Roya/ George feven ihips engage. But watchful here the miniftcrs of grace. The balls pafs by, or ineffedual graze ; For Heavens all-feeing eye averfe to France^' Refpeds the Englijh with paternal glance ; Wheie pious yet a few Hft holy hands. At folemn hours, the angel ready ftands. >nd fervent prayers the public crimes atone, With golden cenfer wafted to the throne. Hawke, fmgly to fo many fliips expos'd. Hardy bore down, and all his thunder rous'd ; The Union^ Hero, Mars, their fire repeat. And rout takes place thro' all the Gallic fleet. France now had feen her total fquadron flame, Without a navy, and without a name. But watchful fuch combuftion to prevent, Japhetiel, ^/>rjrf>6 of the continent; Stationed A Statio Holdi When He fa^ While PufF'd Beckor Rifing Wing'c And ni Havs And fej Difpers' Rock'd I But mir The Or Thrice 1 As oft f] Ombrul] Her fane V. It fliook, ?age. St. tationed The British Lion Rousd 219 Stationed on Gibraltar' t height he ftands, Holding the rod and Lallancein his hands When Europe's jarring thrones for pow'r contend He law, and left the flames fliou'd now afcend, ' While Britain with a feries of fuccefs, PulF'd up, perhaps Ihould neighbour ftatesopprefs Beckon'd the fliades, which from the German fea' Rifing half-form'd, his awful nod obey j Wingd with the wind o'er Dover cM they paft And night o'er all the Bay, her mantle caft ' Hawke left tV f,ace, each fhip her anchor drops And feamen num'rous mounting to the tops ; Difpers'd on all the yards alternate fwing, Rock'd with the billowing furge, yet fea^lefs cling But mindlefs of the duik, heroick Speke The Orient, feen a-head propos'd to take; Thrice he efteem'd her fure, while on the ftay As oft flie tack'd, then filling bore away- Ombruliel yet prefents before his eyes Her fancy'd fails, where mifty vapours rife, ^ ^ ^ Wreck'd I 'I ( * - trtbiii'*''' f^'f 220 The British Lion Rom'd Wrecked on the fands-an unforefeen mifchance! Ungovem'd zeal, to pluck the creft of France^ Spur'd on the chief, his danger unobferv'd ; The wife fometimes, the bold have often fwerv d ; Late vigors, hoping foon to fee their friends, Lo ! ev ry moment inftant death impends— While broke with waves, howe'er feeur'd by art, With fearful crafh they hear the timbers ftart, PolefuU through night, their fignal-guns are heard, Sad tokens of diftrefs, till day appear'd. Japhetiel now the morning watch had fet. And took his ftation- From the far-fam'd Strait, His vifual organ, like the eye of Day^ Took in the Ijlesy the Main-rland^ and the Sea\ Beyond the Alps^ where Europe s border ends ; To where the Mufcovite his bound extends ; One of the four, to whom the Higheft gave Pow'r o'er the Nations-tx^mhYmg they receive The weighty charge : To thefe the care aflign'd Of foy'reign States^ to loofe and feal the wind, Ruling •■'. i bM The British Lion Rouid, 221 Ruling the two and thirty fons of Air^ Quarternion, twice four points each///^rjrf;6Vfljare; And as TV all-Jeeing eycy at once can trace, Round from the center, to remoteft ipace ; So thefe, with inftantaneous glance difcern Whatever their dominion may concern ; Thefe can the heaits of ftuborn Tyrants tame ; To kindle war, or quench the fpreading flame Commiflion'd j If in wealth and trade increased Some pow'rful State would now o'erbear the reft ; Each girding on his adamantine mail, Rides in the Uproar and with holy Zeal Stirs up the reft, in oppofition leagu'd— Then mortals, with their own inventions plagu'd j Blafpheming, in an inftant, would confound Evil and Good^ but for the triple bound, Which keeps them feverM, like a threefold chain, Two the Extremes^ and one the Golden mean Of fun-clad ^/>/2^ xh^ Loire, where yet her ftrength may turn-— Hawke thund'ring on their rear-aU urge in vain ^ AU crowding up, lie bulg'd in the Villaine. v% z -i\ / i ■.■^'"' ne END. 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