  These old rhymes were written in the early part of the Revolutionary War—about 1776. If read as written they are a tribute to the king and his army, but if read downward on either side of the comma, they indicate an unmistakable spirit of rebellion to both king and parliament. The author is unknown: Hark, hark, the trumpet sounds, the din of war's alarms O'er seas and solid grounds, doth call us all to arms Who for King George doth stand, their honors shall soon shine Their ruin is at hand, who with the congress join. The acts of parliament, in them I might delight, I hate their cursed intent, who for the congress fight The Tories of the day, they are my daily toast, They soon will sneak away, who independence boast, Who nonresistant hold, they have my hand and heart May they for slaves be sold, who act the Whiggish part, On Mansfield, North and Bute, may daily blessings pour, Confusion and dispute, on congress evermore; To North and British Lord, may honors still be done, I wish to block and cord, to General Washington. |
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