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with the lover who sighs o’er his wine,
 * Chloe’s and Phillis’s toasting,

Hence with the slave who will whimper and whine,
 * Of ardour and constancy boasting;

Hence with love’s joys, follies and noise, The toast that I give is the volunteer boys.

Nobles and beauties, and such common toasts,
 * Those who admire them way drink, Sir,

Fill up the glass to the Volunteer hosts,
 * Who never from danger did shrink, Sir,

Let mirth appear, and every heart cheer, The toast that I give the brave Volunteer.

Here’s to the ’Squire that goes to parade,
 * Here’s to the citizen soldier;

Here’s to the Merchant that sighs for his trade,
 * Whom danger increasing makes bolder;

Let mirth appear, and every heart cheer, The toast that I give the brave Volunteer.

Here’s to the lawyer, who leaves the bar,
 * Hastens where honour doth lead, Sir,