Jupiter Wise

© Scott Parsons

 

Court records from 1785, case of the King versus Jupiter Wise
Convicted of assault, he was sentenced to die. The King versus Jupiter Wise
The King versus Jupiter Wise

Called him a thief and a violent slave, he never guessed what his friends would say
Meant to steal a boat for the United States and be a free man for the rest of his days
Jupiter, Jupiter Wise, for assaulting John Clark they're gonna hang you high
Plead Benefit of Clergy and save your life, The King versus Jupiter Wise
The King versus Jupiter Wise

Sent for seven years service to his Majesty's Isles
The case of the King Versus Jupiter Wise
A slave in the West Indies last we heard of his life
The King versus Jupiter Wise, The King versus Jupiter Wise