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(3) For to be great I never deſire,
 * my heart is fixed never to love more,

Then ſaid her father, it is my reſolution,
 * altho' I have no more daughters but thee

If that you with him are for to merry,
 * baniſhed from me you ever will be

Well cruel father but ſtill I this deſire
 * grant me that Jamie once more I may ſee,

Tho' you do part us I ſtill will be loyal,
 * for none in this world I admire but he.

For the young man he ſent in a paſſion,
 * crying for ever ſir now take your leave,

I have a match more fit for my daughter.
 * therefore it is folly longer to grieve.

Honoured father, then ſaid the young lady,
 * promiſed we are by the powers above,

Why of all comforts will you bereave me,
 * my love is fixed never to remove.

Then ſaid her father a trip to the ocean,
 * you firſt ſhall go in a ſhip of own,

And I will conſent that you ſhall have my daughter
 * When to Yarmouth again you return.

Honoured ſir then ſaid theſe two lovers,
 * ſince 'tis 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 ſaid deareſt Jamie,
 * here take this ring in pledge of our vows.

As for my heart keep it ſafe in your boſom,
 * carry it with you wherever you go

Then whil his arms he did cloſe enfold her;
 * while chryſtal tears like a fountain did flow,