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If they with our fleet

on the Ocean do meet, No doubt their proud spirit will be laid.

Then, Britons, to arms, &c

But If in cur land,

They do make a fair stand,

And with powder and shot act their part,)

Let Britons prove true,

And we'll soon them subdue,

And humble the proud Buonaparte!

Then, Britons, to arm?, &c

In disgrace from our ground,

We will drive the bloody hound ;

As from Egypt in disgrace he did fly ;

But if he get o'er

Again to the French shore,

He will not have to brag of victory.

Then, Britons, to arms. &c,

For why d'ye see.

Every Briton is free !

And his rights with his life he'll defend ;

His Country and King,

These two are the thing,

And not on French Freedom to depend.

Then, Britons, to arms, &c