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(8) With that the young lord was ſtruck with amaze, And for a long time he on her did gaze, Art thou the poor farmer's daughter ſaid he, Theſe ſeven long years that has begged for me?

Then ſaid the father that cannot be, That ſhe whom he ſought was in his company, Now I am content you ſhall be his bride, That word has reviv'd me the ſon he reply'd.

They ſent for her parents who came with all ſpeed, To hear of her coming they were glad indeed, Come play up a jig the old woman did cry, Since my daughters a lady I'll dance till I die.

They ſent for the gentry both far and near, To view this young couple thither did repair, A fairer young creature there never was ſeen, The poor farmer's daughter as fine as a queen.

Let all loyal lovers take warning by this. And do as this couple they'll ne'er do amiſs, If you were to travel the world all round, Two loyaler lovers could never be found.

The of. Y the gayly circling glaſs, We can ſee how minutes paſs: By the hollow caſk are told, How the waining night grows old.

Soon, too ſoon, the buſy day, Drives us from our ſports away: What have we with day to do? Sons of care, 'twas made for you!

Come, then, fill the chearful glaſs, truth is only found in wine: Tales of love are all a farce, but true friendſhip is divine.