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3 The maiden immediately foll up her knee, And said if ever prove the ruin of thee, May all that I act in the world never thrive, Nor I ever prosper while I am alive.

The old man retired then with a frown, With a heart full inflamed he set himself down, Contriving some way for to part the young pair, And how it was acted yon quickly shall hear.

Next morning right early he call his man John And when that into the parlor did come, He said I am bound for London and that speedily; Speak up, are you willing to go along with me.

Dear honoured Sir, the young man reply'd, The thing you require shall not be deny'd; But in your journey I attentive shall be, Because I am willing that city to see.

Next morning for London they then did steer, And soon did arrive at that city we hear, Let innocent lovers be pleased to wait, The truth of this subject I soon shall relate.

Next morning the old man early arose. And privately to a sea Captain he goss, Saying, Sir, am told you want lads for the sea, And I have got a lad that will fit to a tee

Here's thirty bright guineas I'll freely give thee, If you can contrive to take him to sea, That he never more to old england may come. A match said the Captain, the same shall be done.