The Gallant Lieutenant

Prepare, prepare, we're hail'd on board, 'Tis fam'd Britannia gives the word; See the gallic bird on high, Turn, turn upon your enemy. Be steady hearts, be firm and bold, And fight as Briton's fought of old, Then swiftly fly on eagle's wing, To guard your country and your king.

The Lion roars within his den, The ancient crest of Englishmen, Undaunted bid you meet the foe, And lay their mighty vaunting low. Be steady hearts, &c. &c.

Behold the fair Edina stand Surrounded by her warlike band, And see, she draws the hostile blade, To lend her neighbouring sister aid. Be steady hearts, &c. &c.

Ere yet the battle is begun, Unite ye Britons, be as one, Be firm, true hearted and sincere, And then, oh then, you've nought to fear. Be steady hearts, &c. &c.