 O where will I get a gude sailor, To take my helm in hand, Till I get up to the tall top-mast; To see if I can spy land?" "O here am I, a sailor gude, To take the helm in hand, Till you go up to the tall top-mast But I fear you'll ne'er spy land.  The Atlantic Monthly - Page 2341898Full view - About this book
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