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9 I want edication, but that's nothing here you know An office of profit, and nothing to do, you know; I want moustaching adorning my fare, A title, a fortune Parliament place; I want admiration, and frolic, and bliars too; Sof sighs, soft tears, soft glances, and kisses too,- I want all these things, and you may depend on't, I really can't tell you one half that wa I am young man, &c.

THE JOLLY YOUNG WATERMAN.

And did you ne'er hear of a jolly you waterman, Who at Blackfriars Bridge used for to ply? And he feather'd his own with such skill and dexterity, Winning each heart, and delighting each eye. He look'd so neat, and he row'd so steadily, The mains all flicked in his boat so readily. And he eyed the young rogues with so charming an air, That this waterman neer was in want of a fare.

What sights of fine folks he oft row'd in his wherry; 'Twas clean'd out so nice, and so painted withal; He was always first ars when the fine c y ladies In party to Ranelagh we or Vauxhs; And oftentimes will they h giggling and hering; But was all one to turn their jibing and joerlug; For loving or liking he little did care, For this waterman ne'er was in want of a fare.

And yet, but to see how strange things happen, As his row'd, thinking of nothing at all, He was ply'd by a damsel as lovely and charming, That she smild, and so straightway in love he did fall, And would this young damsel but banish his sorrow, He'd wed her to night-before to-morrow, And how should the waterman ever know care, When he's married, and never in want of a fare?

THE BOYS OF KILKENNY.

OHǃ the boys of Ki kenny are brave roaring hades. And if ever they meet with the nice little maids, They'll kiss them, and coax them, and spend their money free, Of all the towns in Ireland Kilkenny for me. Of all the town, &c.