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"My daughter, that enchanting gurlgirl [sic], Has just been promised to an earl, And all my other famileefamily [sic], To peers of various degree.

"But what are dukes and viscounts to The happiness of all my crew? The word I gave you I'll fulfilfulfill [sic]; It is my duty, and I will.

"As you desire it shall befall, I'll settle thousands on you all, And I shall be, despite my hoard, The only bachelor on board."

The boatswain of The Mantelpiece, He blushed and spoke to : "I beg your honor's leave," he said, "If you would wish to go and wed,