381 Whilst brave McLeod led oil his Corps, Amidst the thundering cannon's roar. Chorus. Amidst c. c. c. Within the proud Cornelis. 9. And now what dreadful scene we view, A mine is sprung from number two, And mangled bodies upwards flew Within the proud Cornelis. Alas what horrors thicken round Our brave companions strew the ground, And future ages long shall tell That many a gallant Soldier fell. Chorus. That many a gallant &c. &c. &c. Within the proud Cornelis. 10. But Rollo's safe! „charge! charge again!" The Frenchmen's efforts now are vain Gillespie's bands have scour'd the plain Within the proud Cornelis. And brave McLeod, his heroes form Amid the carnage of the storm And „forward cheerly"is the word The Park is ta'en by British sword. Chorus.The Park &c. &c. &e. Within the proud Cornelis. 11. 'T is now we see the Frenchmen fly „Bring up Dragoons"! our warriors cry, „And soon again their nerve well try" Beyond the proud Cornelis. And now my Boys we've passed the brunt The steady line moves up to front, And there they see Brave Rollo fall Revenge! revenge! our heroes call. Chorus. RevengeRevenge&c. &c. &c. Within the proud Cornelis. 25

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