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 before I go awa.

O when there were gone to bed; this maid went to the barn; Tc ly with the jolly Tinker; and for to keep him warm; O quickly then she did undress; herself from top to toe. In a well made bed they had fine sport; among the pease-straw.

But early the next morning before the break of day; The Tinker rose ; put on his clothes; and said I must away: He gave her fifty guineas; well ty‘d up in a purse; Said he my dear ; you need not fear; I hope you‘re not the worse.

When eighteen weeks were past and gone; this maid turn'd pale and wan; And then for to suspect her; her mother she began; Come tell to me ; my dear said she; who has done you this harm? I fear it's been the Tinker; that lay into the barn.

He was the bravest Tinker; that ever I did see;