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 Jemmy's the man that I do admire,

is the riches that I do adore!

to be greater I never desire,

heart is fixed never to love more.

Then, said her father, 'tis my resolution,

I have no more daughters but thee,

with him ye resolve for to marry,

for ever from me shall thou be.

Well, cruel father, but this I desire,

me that my Jemmy once more I may see,

you do part us, I still will be loyal,

none in the world I admire but he.

For the young man he sent in a passion,

, for ever, Sir, now take your leave,

a match more fit for my daughter,

it is but a folly to grieve.

Honoured father, said the young lady,

we are to each other in love;

of all comforts will you bereave me?

love is fixed never to remove.

Then, said her father, a trip to the ocean

first shall go in a ship of my own;

I'll consent you shall have my daughter,

into Yarmouth again you return.

Honoured Sir, then said the two lovers,

'tis your will, we are bound to obey:

constant hearts can never be parted,

our eager desire no longer can stay.

Then said kind Nancy, behold, my dear Jemmy!

take this ring, the pledge of our vow;

it my heart; keep it safe in your bosom;

it with you wherever you go.