Knut

     that he could dare the tide

     To damp his heavenly trotters."

     The scene was changed. Another strand;

     Another god (alleged) was there

     (In spirit, you must understand;

     His actual frame occurred elsewhere);—

     "O element designed for German ships,

     Whose future lies," said he, "upon the water,

     I strike at England! Ho!" and licked his lips

     For lust of loot and slaughter.

     Then by the sea was answer made,

     And down the wind this word was blown:

     "Thus far! but here your steps are stayed;

     England is mine; I guard my own!"

     And as upon his ear this challenge fell,

     Out of the deep there also fell upon it, or

     Close in the neighbourhood, a singing shell

     From H.M.

      Mersey

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