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206 The brave , Commanding that superior ship, Perceived one day, his glasses through, The kings that came from Chickeraboo.

"Dear eyes!" said, "I see Three flourishing islands on our lee. And, bless me! most extror'nary thing! On every island stands a king!

"Come, lower the Admiral's gig," he cried, "And over the dancing waves I'll glide; That low obeisance I may do To those three Kings of Chickeraboo!"