Works 1608-1631 / Capt. John Smith ; edited by Edward Arber.

  • John Smith
Date:
1884
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Credit: Works 1608-1631 / Capt. John Smith ; edited by Edward Arber. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    a he Sea Mar he. [1630] Aloofe, aloofe ; and come no neave, the dangers doe appcare; Wl’.ich If my ruine had not beene you had not scene : I onely lie upon this shelfe to be a marke to all which on the same might fall, That none may perish but my solfe. If in cr outward you be bound, doe not forget to sound ; Neglect of that was catnse of this to steare amisse. The Seas were calme, the wind was fairc. tliat made me so secure, that now I must indure All weathers be they foule or faire. The Winters cold, the Summers heat alternatively beat Upon my bruised sides, that rue because too true That no releefc can ever come. But why should I dr.=paire being promised so faire That there shall be a day of Dome.