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5 Till by Cupid her heart was betray'd, And she fell in love with a waterman; His person had every charm And grace that could be had by man. He wore a gold badge on his arm, For he was a waterman fireman.

She admired the cut of his coat, There could not be a smarter man, And she long'd to go out in a boat Along with the fireman waterman; A lover, besides, she had got, He was a scourer and dyer-man, His love for her was as hot As hers for the waterman fireman.

The dyer had plenty of cash, And, although he was a much shorter man, He resolved he would cut a dash, And cut out the fireman waterman; But his company she refused bold. And said, even was he squireman, He warn’t fit the candle to hold To the handsome fireman waterman.

But this dyer would not have nay, For fear folk should think him not a man, He stuck to her tight, and did pray She would have him instead of the waterman With his money he made a great a stir, Made her presents, or else he’s a liar-man,