 | 1854 - 606 pages
...independent character, attracted the affectionate esteem and respect of all who enjoyed his acquaintance. A WET sheet and a flowing sea, A wind that follows...the white and rustling sail, And bends the gallant roast; And bends the gallant mast, my boys, While, like the eagle free, Away the good ship flies, and... | |
 | John Frost - 1855 - 462 pages
...It is not painful, Pxtus" — still Is love's word in the hour of ill. 88. — THE MARINER'S BONO. A WET sheet and a flowing sea, A wind that follows...the gallant mast ; And bends the gallant mast, my boy* While, like the eagle free, Away the good ship flies, and leaves •' O ! for a soft and gentle... | |
 | Mary Russell Mitford - 1855 - 580 pages
...industry. A wet sheet and a flowing sea, A wind that follows fast, And fills the white and swelling sail. And bends the gallant mast: And bends the gallant...the good ship flies, and leaves Old England on the lea. " Oh for a soft and gentle wind !" I heard a fair one cry ; But give to me the snoring breeze... | |
 | N. Brittan, L. H. Sherwood - 1855 - 400 pages
...Young Vocslist, 48. Young Melodist, 126. Id vol. Melodeoo, 50. 1. A wet sheet and a flowing sea. And a wind that follows fast, And fills the white and...And bends the gallant mast, my boys ! While, like an eagle free, Away the good ship flies, and leaves Columbia on our lee. 0, give me a wet sheet, a... | |
 | August Kurtzel - 1855 - 946 pages
...»vie entbufïaf^ ГфлОЧ Ьигф 2Binb nnb SÎBogen ^Uan бипптд^от'в ¿ir e ti,, i : A wet sheet and a flowing sea A wind that follows...white and rustling sail, And bends the gallant mast I •Jlbcv fo eorttejflid) unb oolfetbiimlirt) аиф alle» фае ifl, roaê folien wir fagen ¿u... | |
 | Charles Rogers - 1856 - 336 pages
...bear the gree ; I 'll rake the wicked low i' the dust, And wauken, in bliss, the gude man's e'e ! '' A WET SHEET AND A FLOWING SEA. A WET sheet and a flowing...England on the lee. Oh for a soft and gentle wind ! I hear a fair one cry ; But give to me the snoring breeze, And white waves heaving high ; And white waves... | |
 | Anne Bowman - 1856 - 316 pages
...mountain mirth, As if they did rejoice o'er a young earthquake's birth. BYRON. THE SONG OF THE MARINER. A WET sheet and a flowing sea, A wind that follows...good ship flies, and leaves Old England on the lee. " O for a soft and gentle wind ! " I heard a fair one cry ; But give to me the snoring breeze And white... | |
 | Edward Hughes - 1856 - 474 pages
...eighteen, who have lived all their days in inland country parishes or small country towns." — Dr. Arnold. A WET sheet and a flowing sea, A wind that follows...good ship flies, and leaves Old England on the lee. THE SHIP AT SEA. 201 0 for a soft and gentle wind ! 1 heard a fair one cry ; But give to me the snoring... | |
 | William Hickling Prescott - 1856 - 754 pages
...former compositions. We will quote one or two, which we presume are the least familiar to our readers: " A wet sheet and a flowing sea, A wind that follows...the good ship flies, and leaves Old England on the lea. " O for a soft and gentle wind ! I heard a fair one cry ; But give to me the swelling breeze,... | |
 | Scotland. [Appendix. - Miscellaneous.] - 1856 - 602 pages
...character, attracted the affectionate and respect of all who enjoyed his acquaintance. B TO s»in ',.-'" a A WET sheet and a flowing sea, A wind that follows...the good ship flies, and leaves Old England on the lea. sis. 0 for a soft and gentle wind! I heard a fair one cry; But give to me the snoring breeze,... | |
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A wet sheet and a flowing sea, A wind that follows fast, And fills the white and rustling sail, And bends the gallant mast; And bends the gallant mast, my boys, While, like the eagle free, Away the good ship flies, and leaves Old England on the lee. O... 
