“Heart of Oak.” Lyrics by David Garrick, music by William Boyce. Performed by Jerry Bryant and Starboard Mess. This song was composed for the British Navy in honor of its glorious victories in 1759 during the Seven Years’ War. The prize crew on the Alejandro would have enjoyed it.

“Old Hundredth” (All Creatures that on Earth Do Dwell) by Louis Bourgeios, performed by the Norwich Cathedral Choir. A Calvinist composer of the 17th century, Bourgeios composed many of the hymns found in the Geneva Psalter used by the French Church in Charles Town. At Calvin’s direction, the hymns in the psalter were monophonic, although he wrote four part harmonies for use at home. José would have heard this while attending the French Church.

A rondeau from François Couperin’s 2nd livre de pièces de clavecin. Although composed in 1717, Couperin’s work remained popular later in the century and the sheet music made a fitting gift from Frederick to his sister Hetty.

An overture by Benjamin Yarnold, the organist at St. Phillip’s Church. Perhaps this is what he was playing when José listened in from the quiet of a deserted pew.

“Sweeter than Roses,” by Henry Purcell, written in 1695 for the play e Pausanias, the Betrayer of His Country by Richard Norton. It remained popular for its expression of passion and longing. Miss Jane may have been thinking of her absent fiancé when she chose it.

“Fill Ev’ry Glass,” from The Beggar’s Opera, by John Gay. This satiric opera, mocking the corruption of all classes of society, became the hit musical of the 18th century. The Sons of Anacreon no doubt savored its bawdy, irreverent tone.

“Minuet in G minor”, by Johann Sebastian Bach. At an 18th century ball, the most important couple traditionally began the dancing by performing a minuet. Uncle Charles honors Mrs. Hext by leading her out to dance before the company.

“Soldier’s Joy” was a popular fiddle tune from the 18th century, its exact date of origin unknown. Fortune plays this while Esmand leads Hetty in a lively country dance.

“Barbara Allen” is sung by Allen as the guests at the ball go in for supper. This ballad originates in the British Isles and was mentioned by Samuel Pepys in his diary.

“Nobody Knows the Trouble I See” is sung by Setirah’s Methodist prayer group. I used the lyrics from Slave Songs of the United States, gathered by William Francis Allen and others just after the Civil War. Allen believed that this song originated in Charleston.