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 4 And told her what he was to buy, at which ſhe laugh'd his wife to ſcorn ; On board be went immediately, and ſet to ſea that very morn. PART. II. the Merchant and his jovial crew, From port to port in foreign parts, to trade as they were wont to do, At length when he had well beſtow'd, the cargo which was outward bound, He did his trading veſſel load, with richer treaſure which he found, As be his merchandiſe did vend, they turn'd to gems and golden ore, Which crown'd hiſ labourſ with contents, he never was ſo rich before. The wanton Harlot'e venture then did run to great account likewiſe, For every pound the would have ten. ſuch was their lucky merchandiſe. For joy of which the Merchant cry'd, one merry bout my ladſ ſhall have A ſplendid ſupper I'll provide, of all the danties you can crave. Before you ſet to ſea again. this ſaid they to a tavern went, Where they did feaſt and drink amain, till many crowns and pounds were ſpent. The merchant then with laughter move. ſaid he for wit had never fought, My Harlotſ venture in impprov'd. but of my Wife I never thought One ſingle penny and no more, the has a venture ſent with me, I was to lay it out therefore, in what you'll call a rarity She bid me uſe my utmoſt ſkill