...hands to quarters !" fore and aft resounds, Thrills from the fife, and from the drum-head bounds : From crowded hatchways scores on scores arise, Spring up...of the deep below Fly the dire signals of impending wo; Air's wild inhabitants in clouds convene, And wing, impetuous, from the frightful scene. Men seek...

...hands to quarters !" fore and aft resounds, Thrills from the fife, and from the drum-head bounds: From crowded hatchways scores on scores arise, Spring up...of the deep below Fly the dire signals of impending wo; Air's wild inhabitants in clouds convene, And wing, impetuous, from the frightful scene. Men seek...

...quarters !" fore and aft resounds, Thrills from the fife, and from the drum-head bounds; From crouded hatchways scores on scores arise, Spring up the shrouds...Firm at his quarters each bold gunner stands, The death- fraught lightning flashing from his hands ! Touch'd at the word, tremendous cannons roar, The...