We must rebuke the proud Briton on the very scene of his abominations.

We must triumph over him on the tossing ocean, and teach him that America, not Britannia, rules the waves.

Would that we all stood on some staunch ship, to do battle with our young right-arms.

Then should Englishmen cringe before us; then would we doom to sudden destruction their boasted admirals and flimsy fleets.

Down with the English! down with the English!" Blair stamped emphatically on his hollow throne, until it rang again.
"Down with the English!" echoed the crowd in a burst of enthusiasm.
At this moment a short, stout lad came round a neighboring corner.