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OLD CAPE COD HOUSE
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There sailed an ancient mariner.
Bart Gosnold was he hight-
The Cape was all a wilderness
When Gosnold hove in sight.
The hills were bold and fair to view,
And covered o'er with trees.
Said Gosnold: "Bring a fishing line,
While lulls the evening breeze.
"I'll christen that there sandy shore
From the first fish I take-
Tautog or toad-fish, cusk or cod,
Horse mackerel or hake,
Hard-head or haddock, sculpin, squid,
Goose-fish, pipe-fish or cunner,
. No matter what, shall with its name
Yon promontory honor."
Old Neptune heard the promise made:
Down dove the water-god,
He drove the meaner fish away
And hooked the mammoth cod.
Quick Gosnold hauled, "Cape-Cape-
Cape Cod!"
"Cape Cod!" the crew cried louder,
"Here, steward, take the fish away,
And give the boys a chowder."
OLD SALT, CAPE COD. MASS.
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