Page:Gosport tragedy (2).pdf/6



OME all you bold Britons I pray, and liſten a while to my ſong; 'Tis concerning the Pride and ambition that's now carry d on in each town. For pride it s a kin to the devil, you very well know this is true, And if that the times you don t alter, what will old Scotland come to? Right fal de dal, &c.

If they go to ball or a play, 'tis to learn ſome new faſhions and pride, And as ſoon as home they return the ſame they will quickly provoideprovide [sic]. Miſs Katty ſhe ſays to her mamie, a new-faſhon'd gown I muſt have Wi' a ſtraw bonnet deck'd with ribbons, to make me gallant and brave. Right fal de dal, &c.

Three ladies were walking together, one evening, to take the air, They made ſuch a comical figure, as cauſ'd many people to ſtare; For the one had a face like a mounkey, the other a head like a bull; And the bird had a carroty knop but never a cap on her ſoull. Right fall de dal, &c.

O the next was a farmer's young daughter, her hair was as red as a fox