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A spirit note from the other world, To warn of death and doom?

He thought of his home, of his own fair land, And the warm tear rushed to his eye; Almost with fear he looked around, But no cloud was on the sky.

He sought his cabin, and joined his band— The wine cup was passing round; He joined in their laugh, he joined in the song, But no mirth was in the sound.

Peaceful they sought their quiet sleep, In the soft and lovely night; But, like life, the sea was false, and hid The cold dark rock from sight.