Since Independence is their aim,
On t'other side the Ocean;
Britannia's lawful rights to claim,
How vain their bant'ring notion.

Her hero's soon, with roaring guns,
Will scatter wide her thunder;
Whilst Hancock , baseless upstart, runs,
And list'ning nations wonder.

As fell M — — y , so must all,
Who lawless order threaten;
The hoary Washington must fall,
And blust'ring Lee be beaten.

Now, Howe directs th' uplifted sword,
Unsheath'd to mark his glory;
Whilst Albion's warlike youths record,
His NUPTIALS with VICTORY.