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BG.760.005
21 Jan 1760:12,13 (251)
To the Printers, &c. Sir, A short time after Admiral Anson
had beat the French Admiral Jonquiere, in the last war, a
young gentleman in the Navy composed a burlesque on the
French King on the loss of his ships, which was afterwards
published in one of the magazines; Adm. Boscawen's late
defeat of M. de la Clue, induced me to attempt something of
the like nature. I herewith send it to you, with
explanations concerning those ships some people may have
forgot the fate of, and am, Sir, your obliged humble
servant, J---- S------.
The Lamentation of Louis the Well-beloved of his people, for
the loss of his ships. [in 3 parts]
Part I. [line 19]:
CONCORD. (Concorde) tho' I am sorely distressed, refuseth me
aid; the Queen of Heavens (Junon) is ashamed to protect me;
and O, Capricious! (Capricieux) the music of Orpheus
(Orphee) charmeth my foes.
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