Kadril - The New York trader lyrics

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<b>The New York trader</b> by <i>Kadril</i><br />To a New York trader I did belong,

She was built for sea, both stout and strong.

Well rigged 'well manned, well fit for sea;

She was bound for New York in Ameriky.

Our captain in his cabin lay.

A voice came to him and thus did say.

Our captain woke in a terrible fright,

It being the first watch of the night,

Aloud for his bo'sun he did call,

And to him related the secret all.

Early next morning a storm did rise,

Which our seamen did much surprise;

The sea was over us, both fore and aft,

Till scarce a man on deck was left.

Then the bo'sun he did declare

That our captain was a murderer.

It so enraged the whole ship's crew

That overboard their captian threw.

When this was done a calm was there,

Our good little ship homeward did steer,

The wind abated and calmed the sea,

And we sailed safe to Ameriky.