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[ 8 ] And with young women I too oft,

needlessly spent my money,

Until my cash began to fail,

they dearly lov’d my comp’ny.

When I was young I was belov’d,

by ev’ry nymph of pleasure,

But now both old and poor I’m grown,

they slight me out of measure.

But if my time I could recal,

and get again my money,

There’s not one maid among them all,

that I would call my honey.

But alas my money’s all spent,

and I with rags am clothed,

My former life makes me lament,

by some people I’m lothed.

To work I cannot now apply,

though for’t I could get payment,

I must depend on charity,

for both my food and raiment.

O young men all, take my advice,

beware of drink and women ;

Take care how time and money you spend,

each minute and each farthing.

If poverty gets hold of you,

few will call you their darling,

So here my verses I will end,

in hopes you will take warning.

 FINIS.