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On the Sea Fight between Sir G. R. and Tolouse, 1704.

Who does not extol our Conquest Marine?
Courage and Conduct, Rook and Tolouse,
'Twas the sharpest Engagement that ever seen,
Courage, &c.
An Action so glorious was never yet known,
Courage, &c
Where no Ship was taken, and no Trophy won,
Courage, &c.
'Tis plain that the French by Sir George were out-shot,
Courage, &c.
They only th'Advantage, we Victory got,
Courage, &c.
Their Fleet a whole day we did terribly maul,
Courage, &c.
And pursu'd them two more without Pouder or Ball,
Courage, &c.
The Flag-man that madly the close Fight began,
Courage, &c.
Had lost all his Squadron and not sav'd a Man,
Courage, &c.
Had not the Cool Admiral to Prudence inclin'd,
Courage, &c.
The distance maintain'd in spight of the Wind,
Courage, &c.
We conquer'd the French, but had they been beat,
Courage, &c.
Our Conquest tho glorious had been more compleat,
Courage, &c.
If our Hero abroad no Laurels has got,
Courage, &c.
Yet he triumphs at home, and is Victor by Vote,
Courage, &c.