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Back from service in Canada with the British Navy and now based in London’s East End, James Cook at 34 is preparing to propose marriage to Elizabeth Batts, the 21-year-old daughter of the proprietor of The Bell Inn, a pub he liked to frequent.

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Loyalty and Love
(Music: Tim Hunter; Lyrics: Frederick McKinnon)

I’VE SURVIVED GREAT BATTLES
AND FOUGHT THE RAGING SEA
BUT NEVER GAVE MY HEART
TO A LASS SO DEAR TO ME.

AT THIS TIME IN MY LIFE
I SHOULD BE A MARRIED MAN
I WOULD LIKE A WIFE AND CHILDREN
WILL SHE GIVE ME HER HAND?

IN A WORLD OF CHANGING FORTUNE
TWO THINGS DO ENDURE
LOYALTY AND LOVE
LOYALTY AND LOVE

I’LL PLEDGE MY HEART FOREVER
OF THAT I CAN BE SURE
LOYALTY AND LOVE
LOYALTY AND LOVE

I’VE NOT BEEN VERSED IN ROMANCE
WILL I KNOW WHAT TO SAY?
HOW CAN I LET HER KNOW
I CAN SEE OUR WEDDING DAY?

(ELIZABETH enters and approaches JAMES.)
ELIZABETH
A little early for dinner, Mr. Cook. Father said you were in this morning to have a talk with him. Will you have your usual ale?

JAMES
No thank you, Miss Batts. Hot tea will be fine.

I ONCE KNEW LITTLE SWEET BETH
AS ONLY A DARLING CHILD
BUT NOW SHE’S A WOMAN
TODAY MY HEART’S BEGUILED

I’VE NOT BEEN VERSED IN ROMANCE
BUT I WILL KNOW WHAT TO SAY
AND I MUST LET HER KNOW
I CAN SEE OUR WEDDING DAY

I’LL PLEDGE MY HEART FOREVER
OF THAT I CAN BE SURE
LOYALTY AND LOVE
LOYALTY AND LOVE

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from Blue Horizons - Volume 1 of Songs from 'Journeys: Captain James Cook', released February 14, 2018
Tim Hunter: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Dan Mizen: Drums.
Produced by Tim Hunter for Northern Soundscapes.
Recorded at Northern Soundscapes Studios, Knaresborough
(Drums Recorded at Active Audio, Harrogate)
Copyright © 2018 Tim Hunter and Frederick McKinnon. All rights reserved. This work is registered with the UK Copyright Service: Registration No: 284700072

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'Through his musical albums, Knaresborough composer Tim Hunter helps bring to life the stories and legends of Yorkshire's rich heritage.' Yorkshire Post 1st May 2020.
Tim Hunter is a singer/songwriter/producer. His musical compositions range from pop ballads through to classic rock and have been enjoyed by audiences both in Europe and the United States.
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