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NHG-P.771.011
8 Mar 1771:22 (751)
London, Dec. 2. The new scene of the Rejoicing Night, which
was introduced in the entertainment of the Elopement, on
Saturday evening, at the Theatre royal in Drury lane, was
new, surprising, and beautiful, and received with the utmost
applause. It was taken from Ludgate street, with a view of
St. Paul's Church, and part of the Church yard; all the
houses being illuminated from top to bottom. Several
characters were introduced upon the stage proper to the
scene; among others; a Lieutenant of marines at the head of
a press gang, who sung the following song:
I.
Come on, jolly lads, 'tis your country that calls,
'Tis your king your assistance demands;
Where honor, and glory, and int'rest invite,
Shall George and Britannia want hands?
Chorus.
To sea is the word,
Then quickly abroad,
Each tar some brave Captain addressing;
Let it never be said,
In a moment of need,
That bold British sailors want pressing.
II.
When destin'd for action, ne'er stand to dispute;
In our course we'll that matter discuss,
To punish the Spaniard perhaps we got out,
Or to aid our brave ally the Russ.
Chorus.
To sea is the word, &c.
III.
All points of the compass to us are the same.
Our courage along with us goes;
And as readily rouzes, our friends to assist,
As the humble the pride of our foes.
Chorus.
To sea is the word, &c.
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