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 9 CHAP. V. this Success, and having a Daughter, whom he named Elizabeth. THE Blind Beggar, by his fortunate adventures scorned to be confined his former plying places; but, by the p of his dog, he often trudged to Lon- don, where he picked up so much money hat he frequently used to chant the fol ving song: A Beggar lives a merry life, And hath both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He doth whate'er he please. Whilst others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue doth gain him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth. He being at this time in easy circum- stances, to compleat his satisfaction, had!