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 I always fought with a courage keen,

and aye was valiant hearted,

On account of the usage, that I got,

alas! I soon deserted.

Then straight for England I set sail,

as fast as wind could heave me,

Resolv’d that of my liberty,

there should nn man deprive me.

I slept into the fields all night,

for fear of being detected,

I could not walk the road by day,

lost I should be suspected.

I being of a courage keen,

and likewise able bodied,

To stand the road was my intent,

with my pistols heavy loaded.

To rob upon the king’s highway,

was my determination

And for a robbery I was bent,

no other hesitation.

The very first man that ever I robb’d,

he was a Lord of honour,

I own this man I did assault,

all is a roguish manner.