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Admiral stood upon the deck, Before a shot was thrown; Before him rode a Frenchman’s fleet, Behind him lay his own.

Six gallant ships upon the sea Their stately shadows cast: In all of them St. George’s flag Was waving at the mast

Dark was the shadow on the sea, And dark upon the sky; In stillness like the coming storm, The English fleet sailed by.

Our Admiral he gave the word— Up rose the gallant crew; And far across the sounding seas Their iron welcome threw.