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 He said, fairest creature, thy weeping refrain,

be of good comfort, thou shalt not be slain;

, I have purchas'd thy pardon, will ye

willing to go to fair England with me.

She said, Sir, I think you, who freed me from death,

bound to obey you so long's I have breath;

if you are willing, to fair England I'll go,

due respect to you till death I will shew.

E brought her to London where as it is said,

He set up housekeeping, and made her his maid

to wait upon him, and finding her just,

With the keys of his riches he did her intrust.

At last this young Factor was hired once more,

cross the proud waves and billows that roar

into that country his course was to steer,

by this maids father was govern'd we hear.

Being a country, this maid did prepare,

get light robes in that country to wear,

bought a silk waist-coat, the which it is told,

servant maid flowered with silver and gold

She said to him, Master, I do understand,

are going Factor unto such a land,

if you that Prince's court enter in,

sure let this fine flowered garment be seen.

He said, to that Prince's court I must go,

meaning of your words I long for to know.

I will not tell you, some reason you'll find,

With that he replied, I'll fulfill thy mind.

Then away he sailed, and came to the shore,

he came to the Emperor's door,

it was the usual custom of that place.

present some noble gifts unto his Grace

His gift was accepted of and as he stood by,

On this flowered garment the Prince cast an eye.