We both shook hands and off did steer,
Jack Tar drinks rum and a brandy.
And to keep his shipmates in good cheer
The lady's gold is a-handy.
So along with another pretty maid I'll go
To a public house where the beer do flow,
Success to the maid that will do so
Just as the tide is a-flowing.”

somebody commented to me recently, that this was one of the most reprehensible verses in a traditional song, my reaction was that they clearly were not acquainted with many tradtional songs.
However, I would appreciate other people thoughts and comments