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[6] He did provide immediately,

All things to fit her out to sea;

In man's attire she was in truth,

A very charming pretty youth.

Then straight on board they both did hye,

And set up fail immediately,

With joy and pleasure compass'd round,

The ship was to Jamaica bound.

But now we'll leave them on the sea,

A pattern for true loyaltie,

But if the rest you fain would know,

The second part will plainly show.

oh! cruel unhappy fate,

Their joy was turn'd to sorrow straight,

A mighty tempest did arise,

Which put them in a sad surprise.

The ship it was up and down tost,

And in great danger to be lost:

The ship was drove near unto Spain,

Where 'gainst a rock it split in twain.

All in the ship I hear were drown'd,

Not one alive was to be found,

But only this young man and maid,

Who were to several shores convey'd.

But when this young man cameto land,

As you the truth shall understand,

His heart was ready for to break,

could not tell what course to take.