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 :This wak'd the captain in a fright. It being the third watch of the night, Then for his boatswain he did call, And told to him his secrets all.


 * When I in England did remain,

The holy Sabbath I did profane, In drunkenness I took delight, Which does my trembling soul affright.


 * There's one thing more I do rehearse,

Which I shall mention in this verse, A Squire I slew in Staffordshire, All for the love of a Lady fair.


 * Now 'tis the ghost, I am afraid,

That hath to me such terror bred; Altho' the King hath pardon'd me, He's daily in my company.


 * O worthy captain, since 'tis so,

No mortal of it e'er shall know; So keep this secret in your breast, And pray to God to give you rest.


 * We had not sailed a league but three,

Till raging grew the roaring sea! There rose a tempest in the skies, Which fill'd our hearts with great surprise!