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 And there his noſe did quite cut off,

in place where he did ſtand.

Now I have bought my Lady's life,

then to the Moor did call:

Then take her, quoth the wicked rogue,

and down he let her fall!

Which when this gallant Lord did ſee,

his ſenſes all did fail!

Tho' many fought to ſave his life,

yet all could not prevail.

When as the Moor did ſee him dead,

then he did laugh amain

At them who for his gallant Lord

and Lady did complain.

Quoth he, I know you'll torture me,

if that ye could me get,

But all your threats I do not fear,

nor yet regard one whit.

Wild horſes ſhould my body tear,

I know it to be true;

But I'll prevent you of that pain,

then down himſelf he threw!

To good a death for ſuch a wretch,

a villain void of fear:

And thus doth end as ſad a tale,

as ever man did hear.