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[3] Nor was she ta’en out of his feet, Sir,

By man to be trampled upon.

But she was ta’en out of his side, Sir,

His partner and equal to be;

But as they’re united in one, Sir,

The man is the top of the tree.

Then let not the fair be despised

By man, as she’s part of himself,

For Woman by Adam was praised,

More than the whole globe full of wealth.

A Man without Woman’s a beggar,

Suppose the whole world he possess'd;

But a beggar that’s got a good woman,

With more than the world is blest.



Y only love and dearest dear,

I'm very glad to meet you here;

Though I to you bad news do tell,

I to this land must bid farewel.

My father and my mother too,

Are both resolv’d that I must go,

When that they knew my love to thee,

They still contrive to ruin me.

For when I say, I thee adore,

My mother cries, you are too poor;

Therefore, forbear, my son, quoth she,

I’ll get a richer match for thee.