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 Then said her father, 'Tis my resolution,

Although I have no more daughters but thee,

If that with him you resolve for to marry,

Banish'd for ever from me thou shalt be.

Well, cruel father, but this I desire,

Grant me that Jemmy once more I may see,

Though you do us part, I still will be loyal.

For none in the world I admire but he.

For the young man he sent in a passion.

Saying, for ever, sir, now take your leave;

I have a match more fit for my daughter,

Therefore it is but a folly to grieve.

Honoured father, then said the young lady,

Promis'd we are by the powers above;

Why of all comforts will you bereave me,

Our love is fix'd never to be remov'd,

Then said her father, A trip to the ocean.

You first shall go in a ship of my own,

And I'll consent you shall have my daughter,

When to Yarmouth again you return.

Honoured sir, then said the two lovers,

Since 'tis your will we are bound to obey,

Our constant hearts never be parted.

But our eager desires no longer can stay.

Then said kind Nancy, Behold, dearest Jemmy,

Here take this ring, the pledge of our vows,

And with it my heart, keep it safe in your bosom,

Carry it with you wherever you go.

Then in his arms he close did enfold her,

While crystal tears like a fountain did flow;