| Romeo: | Once
again There was fighting that I was not there to see. Once again Father sent me down and so ignored my plea. Now I’m stuck On this pirate ship a-heading out to sea. He thinks his son, A simpleton, He pays no heed to me. How I wish Father’d let me fight the Spanish as I please. How I long For a battle with the French or Portugese. How I’ve prac- tised my swordplay, but I’m slashing at the breeze. For my father’d Have me rather Lead a life of ease. As for love, I’m frustrated, and I’m starting to feel trapped. And the men, Though I like them all, I keep my love well-capped. On my ship, On the Virgin Queen, that name is all too apt. Since I’ve no yen For navy men. My rapier stays wrapped. |
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