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THE BLIND MAN'S SONG.

You gallants all that here are come,

To make this day more happy prove,

Know tho! I'm blind I am not dumb,

But wish you happiness in love.

The bride, tho' her birth seem but mean,

Descended of a worthy race,

Her ancestors they great have been,

If you her pedigree do trace.

Know she is Monford's daughter fair,

Who lost his sight in wars with France,

Who ever since in begging here,

Did take this happy thriving chance.

Consider, bridegroom, then her birth,

Which some do think but mean and low,

I as much honor can bring forth,

As you have riches for to show.