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316 Nor is there shore around whate'er, Or banner proud, but of my might Is taught the valorous proofs to bear, And made to feel my right. My treasure is my gallant bark, My only god is liberty; My law is might, the wind my mark, My country is the sea. Look when a ship our signals ring, Full sail to fly how quick she 's veer'd! For of the sea I am the king, My fury's to be fear'd; But equally with all I share Whate'er the wealth we take supplies; I only seek the matchless fair My portion of the prize. My treasure is my gallant bark, My only god is liberty; My law is might, the wind my mark, My country is the sea. I am condemned to die! I laugh; For, if my fates are kindly sped, My doomer from his own ship's staff Perhaps I'll hang instead.