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 5 The young man return this compliment, And taking his leave to miſhfield he went, Where he bought him a ſteed and home did repair Now the cream of the jell be pleaſed to hear. Coming to his jewel he told her is brief, The cauſe of his ſorrow, trouble and grief: And when he had heard it ſhe quickly agreed, And early next morning the married indeed. When they were married the young man did Cay Go you to my father's without more delay, And I'll tarr here a fancy to try And how it was ncted you'll bear by and by. The bride being gone to her chamber he goes, Pulls of his cont and put on her clothes : And ſets himſelf down by the fire to ſpin, Juſt as he was acting the old man came in He lights from his horſe and ſecured the same, And in the houſe he immediately came, Saying, Now Handſome daughter I re in en care, To break the intrigues betwixt you and your dear I've ſeen him for enough away from the ſhore, Where waves do foam and billows roor; You may now ſeek another as faſt as you please But as for your old love I've ſent him to the fear. The young man immediately fell to the ground, Pretending as if he had been in a ſwoon: in a paſſion then ſmitine his hands on hit ſide, What have you dhme, cruel Mater! he cried,