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HERE was. a wealthy farmer liv’d in the south country, Who had an only daughter, of visage fair and free She was the greatest beauty, that ever I did see, And many a gallant suitor came, to bear her company.

A noble Lord as I heard tell, her beauty he did prize; And for to gain her maiden-head, himself he did disguise ; Both night and day as I heard say, this maid was in his eyes ; That he could ne’er contented be, until he gain’d the prize.

Thus, like a jovial Tinker, of courage bold and crowse; And to take up his quarter, came to the farmer’s house ; Saying. Have ye any pots or pans, or candlesticks to mend ! Or have ye any quarters for me, a single man !