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 The TINKER and FARMER’S Daughter

HERE was a wealthy farmer, liv’d in the fouth country, Who had an only daughter, of visage fair and free. She was the greatest beauty, that ever I did see, And many a gallant suitor came, to bear her company.

A noble Lord as I heard tell, her beauty he did prize: And for to gain her maiden-head, himself he did disguise; Both night and day as I heard say, this maid was in his eyes; That he could ne’er contented be, until he gain’d the prize.

Thus like a joyial Tinker, of courage bold and crowse; And to take up his quarters; came to the fanner’s house; Saying; have ye any pots or pans; or candlesticks to mend; Or have ye any quarters for me a single man.

They gave this young man quarters; of him did dread no harm; And for to make the Tinkers bed