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William Pitt. —— -1840

A strong nor'-wester 's blowing, Bill!

Hark! don't ye hear it roar now?

Lord help 'em, how I pities them

Unhappy folks on shore now!

The Sailor's Consolation.

My eyes! what tiles and chimney-pots

About their heads are flying!

The Sailor's Consolation.