There, on the watch, sagacious of his prey,

With eyes of fire, an English mastiff lay;
Yonder fair Commerce stretch'd her winged sail,
Here, frown'd the god that wakes the living gale.
High o'er the poop, the flattering wings unfurl'd
The' imperial flag that rules the watery world.
Deep blushing Armours all the tops invest,
And warlike trophies either quarter dress'd:

Then tower'd the masts, the canvass swell'd on high,
And waving streamers floated in the sky.

Thus the rich vessel moves in trim array,

Like some fair virgin on her. bridal day;

Thus, like a swan, she cleaved the watery plain,

The pride and wonder of the' Ægean main.

END OF THE FIRST CANTO.

SECOND CANTO.

THE SCENE LIES AT SEA, BETWEEN CAPE FRESCHIN, IN CANDIA, AND THE ISLAND OF FALCONERA, WHICH IS NEARLY TWELVE LEAGUES NORTHWARD OF CAPE SPADO.

TIME, FROM NINE IN THE MORNING UNTIL ONE O'CLOCK OF THE NEXT DAY AT NOON.

ARGUMENT.

I. Reflections on leaving Shore.- -II. Favourable Breeze -Waterspout-The dying Dolphin-Breeze freshensShip's rapid Progress along the Coast-Topsails reefed -Gale of Wind-Last Appearance, Bearing, and Distance of Cape Spado-A Squall-Topsails double reefedMainsail split-The Ship bears up; again hauls upon the Wind-Another Mainsail bent, and set-Porpoises. III. The Ship driven out of her Course from CandiaHeavy Gale-Topsails furled-Topgallant Yards lowered-Heavy Sea-Threatening Sunset-Difference of Opinion respecting the Mode of taking in the MainsailCourses reefed-Four Seamen lost off the Lee Mainyard Arm-Anxiety of the Master and his Mates on being near a Lee Shore-Mizen reefed.-IV. A tremendous Sea bursts over the Deck; its Consequences-The Ship labours in great Distress-Guns thrown overboardDismal Appearance of the Weather-Very high and dangerous Sea-Storm of Lightning-Severe Fatigue of the Crew at the Pumps-Critical Situation of the Ship near the Island Falconera-Consultation and Resolution of the Officers-Speech and Advice of Albert; his devout Address to Heaven-Order given to scud-The fore Staysail hoisted and split-The Head Yards braced abackThe Mizenmast cut away.

ОСТ. 1,1819.