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They could no Unger stay, and never after would come out, To fight us by fair play.

Sir Sidney Smith was wounded, In this most bloody fray, Whilst many of his seamen bold, Upon the plain there lay : They were detached from the fleet, Under his brave command ; And firm in all engagements, They unto him did stand.

But now the battle’s over: Our greatest loss has been, of general Abercrombie, He was so great a man ; He was lov’d and adored, By all his soldiers bold, far better by them was esteem’d, Than sums of yellow gold.

Britannia does lament her loss, As very well she may, He many battles for her fought, To make her gain the sway : He was a man of honour ; His life was glorious too ; He died amidst of victory, When fighting with Menou.