When the Washington ship by the English was beat,
They sent her to England to shew their great feat,
And Sandwich straitway, as a proof of his spunk,
Dashed out her old name, and called her the Monk.
“This Monk hated Rebels ( said Sandy ) —‘ od rot‘ em —
“So heave her down quickly, and copper her bottom;
“With the sloops of our navy we'll have her enrolled,
“And manned with picked sailors to make her feel bold;
“To shew that our king is both valiant and good,
“Some guns shall be iron, and others be wood,
“And, in truth, ( though I wish not the secret to spread )
“All her guns should be wooden — to suit with his head.”