I saw ten ships departing north,
From out the grand Canal.
They each were armed with cannons four,
With mighty rationale.
Atop them flew my country's flag,
A phoenix white in pride,
It struck about the side of crag,
The first ship sank and died.
I saw nine ships all leave the docks,
to meet our mortal foes.
The men unlocked the musket-box,
To autocrats depose!
The...
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