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 It happened once upon a day, this lady unto him did say, I understand for you want a wife that how can you live a single life? The sailor then he thus replied, scarce for myself I can provide: If I had got a wife and family, perhaps their wants I could not supply And if I chance for to leave the short or should I go where cannons roar; If mischance should happen me, I have none at home to mourn for me. What needs you make so much complain the greateſt joy and sweet content Is to be found in a married state, the like is not found in mortal fate. I would have you wed sir if you be wise, perhaps you may to riches rise; And stay at home and take yoau ease, and cross no more rite raging seas.