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 ( 3 ) William was the wedded man, Much more then was his care, Said to his brethren on a day, To Carlifle he would fare. To fpeak with fair Allice his wif,. And with his children three; By my good truth, faid Adam bell, Not by counfel of me: I If you go to Carlifie, brother, And from this wild wood wend, If that the Juftce do you take, Your life is at an end. If that I come not to morrow, Betime to you again, Truft you that I am a prifoner; Or elfe that I am flain. He took his leave of brethren two. And to Carlifle he’s gone ; There he knock’d at his window, Both fhortly and anon: Where be you, fair Alice he faid