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                        (  3  ) Then said the father, It is my resolution, Although I have no more daughters but thee. If that with him you are for to marry, Banished from me you ever shall be,

Well, cruel father, but still this desire Grant me, that J ;mie once more I may see, Though you do part us, I still will be loyal: For norein the world I admire but he.

For the young man he sent in a passion, Crying, For ever now sir take your leave, I have a match more fit for my daughter Inhere fore it is but folly to grieve.

Honoured father, then said the young lady, Promised we are by the powers above, Why of all comforts will you bereave me? But love is fixed never to remove

Then said her father, a trip to the ocean, You first shall go'in a ship of my own. And I will consent that you shall have my daughter When to yarmouth again you return.

Honoured sir then said the two lovers, Since it is your will we are bound to obey, Our constant hearts can never be parted, But our eager desires now longer must stay.

Then beautiful Nancy she said dearest Jamie. Here take this ring in pledge of our vows, As from my haart, keep it in your bosom, Carry it with you for ever you go

Then in his arms he close did infold her, While christal tears like a fountain did flow, Crying, my heart in return I do give you. And you shall be present where ever I go.

When on the ocean my dear I am sailing, The thoughts of my jewel the compass will stear; These tedious long days swift time will devour, And bring me safe to my sweet dear.