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 The fellow that did take in hand

these children for to kill,

Was for a robbery judged to die,

such was Gods blessed will.

Who did confess the very truth,

as here hath been displayed:

Their uncle having died in goal,

where he for debt was laid.

Yen that executors be made,

and overseers eke

Of children that be fatherless,

and infants mild and meek;

Take you example by this thing,

and yield to each his right,

Left God with such like misery,

your wickeds mind requite.