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 She then cry'd aloud, my dear, I am coming,

Now into thy bosom I'll soon fall asleep!

When she had thus spoken, this unfortunate Lady

Suddenly plunged herself into the deep.

When to her father the maidens thus told,

He wrung his hands, saying what have I done!

Oh! dearest child, it was thy cruel father

That did provide thee a watery tomb.

Two or three days being then expired,

These two unfortunate lovers were seen

In each other's arms on the waves afloating,

By the side of the ship on the watery main.

The cruel boatswain was struck with horror,

Straight did confess the deed he had done

Shewing the letter that came from her father,

Which was the cause of those lovers doom.

On board of ship he was tried for the murder,

And at the yard's arm was hang'd for the same;

Her father he soon brake his heart for his daughter,

Before that the ship into the harbour came.

This cursed gold has caused distraction,

Why should the rich covet still after gain!

I hope this story it will be a warning,

That cruel parents may ne'er do the same.

True love is better than jewels or treasure;

Riches can never buy true love I know:

But this young couple love'd out of measure,

Love was the cause of their overthrow.