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CHAP. V. Of his Success, and having a Daughter,

whom he named Elizabeth.

THE Blind Beggar, by his fortunate adventures scorned to be confined to his former plying places; but, by the help of his dog, he often trudged to London, where he picked up so much money that he frequently used to chant the following 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 himself;

He travels with his dog and bell,

And brings home store of wealth,

He being at this time in easy circumstances, to compleat his satisfaction, had