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elcome, welcome, brother debtor, To this poor but merry place, Where no bailiff, Dun, nor Setter, Dare to show their frightful face: But, kind Sir, as you’re a stranger, Down your garnish you must lay, Else your coat will be in danger; You must either strip or pay.

Ne’er repine at your confinement, From your children, or your wife; wisdom lies in true resignment, Thro’ the various scenes of life. Scorn to shew the least resentment, Tho’ beneath the frowns of fate; Knaves and beggars find contentment, Fears and cares attend the great.

Tho’ our creditors are spiteful, And retain us captives here, Use will make a goal delightful, Since we’ve nothing else to fear: Every island’s but a prison, Strongly guarded by the sea;