The signal to engage shall be
A whistle and a hollow,
Be one and all but firm, like me,
And conquest soon will follow.

You Gunnel keep the helm in hand,
Thus, thus boys, steady, steady;
Till right a-head you see the land,
Then, soon as we are ready,
The signal, &c.

Keep boys a good look out, d'ye hear,
'Tis for old England's honour;
Just as you've brought your lower tier
Broadside to bear upon her,
The signal, &c.

All hands then lads, the ship-to clear,
Load all your guns and mortars,
Silent as death th' attack prepare,
And, when your all at quarters,
The fignal, &c.