YOUNG Captain Douglas commanded the "Royal Oak." The Dutch ships succeeded in setting her on fire, and it was found impossible to save her. The crew swam on shore; his officers entreated their commander to leave the burning vessel also; but he replied, "Never was it known that a Douglas quitted his post without orders." HE fatal bark boards him with grappling fire, SIC VITA. His ship burns down, and with his relics sinks, Or if my verse can propagate thy name, Our English youth shall sing the valiant Scot. Sic Vita. IKE to the falling of a star, Or as the flights of eagles are; |