 | 1902 - Počet stránok 730
...the tradition of an old custom still survives. Dibdin's " Jolly Young Waterman," who . . . feathered his oars with such skill and dexterity, Winning each heart and delighting each eye, used to ply at Blackfriars, and it was from Chelsea Ferry that the same author's " Thomas " took his... | |
 | 1906 - Počet stránok 168
...you ne'er hear of a jolly young waterman, Who at Blackfriars Bridge used for to ply? And he feathered his oars with such skill and dexterity, Winning each heart and delighting each eye. He look'd so neat, and he row'd so steadily, The maidens all flock'd in his boat so readily ; And he eyed... | |
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The maidens all flocked to his boat so readily, And he eyed the young rogues with so charming an air, That this waterman ne'er was in want of a fare. What sights of fine folks he oft... 
