The Bab Ballads

Of all the ships upon the blueNo ship contained a better crewThan that of worthy Captain Reece,Commanding of The Mantelpiece.He was adored by all his men,For worthy Captain Reece, R.N.,Did all that lay within him toPromote the comfort of his crew.If ever they were dull or sad,Their captain danced to them like mad,Or told, to make the time pass by.Droll legends of his infancy.