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Poem
November 6, 1812
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
A satirical poem warning British warriors of defeat and capture from the north, mocking 'Big O' (likely George III) and referencing Elbridge Gerry's rise, calling to dispel fog after abandoning 'dead King Loo' (Louis XVI).
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Full Text
Poetry
Hark! from the north a doleful sound
Mine ears attend the cry
Ye warriors brave! come view the ground,
Where you may shortly lie.
Granny! that clay may be your bed,
In spite of all your powers;
Like Hull you may be captive led,
With these fine troops of ours!
Big O, is this our threaten'd doom,
Art thou sat secure?
When Elbridge to thy chair is come,
And thou must reign no more?
Dispel, ye Powers! the dismal fog.
That o'er our land doth lie;
That, when we've quit our dead King Loo,
Some live man we may try.
Hark! from the north a doleful sound
Mine ears attend the cry
Ye warriors brave! come view the ground,
Where you may shortly lie.
Granny! that clay may be your bed,
In spite of all your powers;
Like Hull you may be captive led,
With these fine troops of ours!
Big O, is this our threaten'd doom,
Art thou sat secure?
When Elbridge to thy chair is come,
And thou must reign no more?
Dispel, ye Powers! the dismal fog.
That o'er our land doth lie;
That, when we've quit our dead King Loo,
Some live man we may try.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Ballad
What themes does it cover?
Political
War Military
What keywords are associated?
Doleful Sound
Warriors
Captive Led
Threaten'd Doom
Dismal Fog
Dead King Loo
Poem Details
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
Hark! From The North A Doleful Sound
Mine Ears Attend The Cry
Ye Warriors Brave! Come View The Ground,
Where You May Shortly Lie.