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CHAP, VI.

The Beggar's daughter leaves her father's house to seek her fortunę, and of her entertainment.

THE day being now come that pretty Bessy should depart, being furnished with clothes, money, and other necessaries, she fell on her knees, craving her father's blessing, which granted, they took a sad farewell, and betook them to their several callings; Monford to his mumping, his wife to her wheel, and Bessy, to seek her fortune.

Pretty Bessy having left her father's house, travelled along the road, until she came to Stratford, trusting to fortune and the good and guardian angel to direct her.