THE BAB BALLADS. BODL CAPTAIN REECE. F all the ships upon the blue, He was adored by all his men, If ever they were dull or sad, A feather bed had every man, Did they with thirst in summer burn? And on all very sultry days Cream ices handed round on trays. Then currant wine and ginger pops New volumes came across the sea Kind-hearted CAPTAIN REECE, R.N., In point of fact, good CAPTAIn Reece, Beatified The Mantelpiece. One summer eve, at half-past ten, "By any reasonable plan Then up and answered WILLIAM LEE, "You have a daughter, CAPTAIN REECE, "Now, somehow, sir, it seems to me, If you united of 'em to Unmarried members of the crew. "If you'd ameliorate our life, Let each select from them a wife; Good CAPTAIN REECE, that worthy man, I quite agree," he said, "O BILL; It is my duty, and I will. "My daughter, that enchanting gurl, Has just been promised to an earl, And all my other familee, To peers of various degree. "But what are dukes and viscounts to The happiness of all my crew? The word I gave you I'll fulfil; It is my duty, and I will. "As you desire it shall befall, The boatswain of The Mantelpiece, He blushed and spoke to CAPtain Reece: "I beg your honour's leave," he said, "If you would wish to go and wed, |