Comforted by the hospitality of the King family, Quelch sits at the rocking chair before the fire, grog in one hand and pipe in the other. The children gather around him, anticipating stories of their father.
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Quelch:
A Frenchman of fame. Toulouse was his name. Tea was his trade,
And he would pay a generous sum to those who would come and sail away,
To places like lndia and Spain - I joined him right away...
Sailor Crew:
Toulouse, Toulouse - his eyes are like silver coins.
Toulouse, Toulouse - oh, why did we ever join.
Toulouse, Toulouse - we'll sail our souls today, but pay tomorrow.
Quelch:
Visions of wealth lured us all on, including your father, a faithful man.
A heavy, red sun approaching the East, where dragons swim and pirates sleep.
We work the day away...
Sailor Crew:
Toulouse, Toulouse - his eyes are like silver coins.
Toulouse, Toulouse - oh, why did we ever join.
Toulouse, Toulouse - we'll sail our souls today, but pay tomorrow.
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Quelch:
Said he knew a shorter way around the cape, but the risks were sharp,
And the crew was afraid - yes, we were afraid
Suddenly, the mast collapsed, the flag was up, and it was black.
And I've never seen blood before, like that.
Sabers clashing, life is flashing before our eyes.
Said he knew a shorter way around the cape.
Said he knew a shorter way around the cape.
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from Adventures from the Ocean of the Dead,
released June 9, 2015
Piano and vocals – Michelle Cross
Percussion and Concertina – Mathew Prock
Upright Bass – Shawn Sommer
Piccolo and Wooden Flute – Emilie Williams
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