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 The answer was return'd, an hundred pound,

The which for her ransom he freely paid down,

He said, fairest creature, they weeping refrain,

And be of good comfort, thou shalt not be slain,

Behold, I have purchas'd your pardon, will ye

Be willing to go to fair England with me.

She said, sir, I thank you, who has freed me from death,

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

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

And due respects to you till death I will show.

HE brought her to London where it is said,

He set up house,keeping, and made her his maid,

For to wait upon him, and finding her just,

With the keys of his rich s he did her intrust.

At last this young factor was hired once more,

To cross the proud waves and billows that roar,

And into that country his course was to steer,

Which by this maid's father was govern'd we hear/

Being a hot country, this maid did prepare,

To get him light robes, in that country to wear;

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

His servant-maid flowered with silver and gold.

She said to him, Master, I do understand,

You are going a Factor into such a land,

And if you that Prince's court enter in,

Be sure let this fine flowered garment be seen.

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

The meaning of your words I wish for to know.

With that he replied I'll fulfil thy mind.

Away then he sailed, and came to the shore,

The Factor he came to the Emperor's door,

For it was the usual custom of this place,

To present some noble gifts unto his Grace.