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 I'll dress you as a goldfinch, As any peacock gay; So dearest Jen if you'll be mine, Let us appoint the day.'

Jenny blushed behind her fan, And thus declared her mind: 'Since, dearest Bob, I love you, I take your offer kind; Cherry-pie is very nice, And so is currant wine; But I must wear my plain brown gown, And never go too fine.'

Robin Redbreast rose betimes, All at the break of day, He flew to Jenny Wren's house, And sang a roundelay. He sang of Robin Redbreast, And little Jenny Wren; And when he came unto the end, He then began again.

XLIX. NEW-YEAR'S DAY

I saw three ships come sailing by, Come sailing by, come sailing by; I saw three ships come sailing by, On New-Year's day in the morning.