Inscription found on a tombstone in Moonfleet churchyard for
one David Block: Aged 15, who was killed
by a shot fired from the Elector Schooner, 21 June 1757.
"Of life bereft (by fell design),
I mingle with my
fellow clay.
On God's protection I recline
To save me in the
Judgement Day.
There too must you, cruel man, appear,
Repent ere it be all
too late;
Or else a dreadful sentence fear,
For God will sure
revenge my fate."
Chapter 1, Moonfleet
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