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 SONGS.

THE SAILOR'S COURTSHIP

happen'd on a morning clear,

as down the quay I walked,

I chanc'd to meet a maiden fair,

who with her father talked,

Said he Your love is come on shore,

The only man you do adore,

Your folly now you must give o'er,

Don't wed that tarry Sailor.

O father dear, do not us part,

or try to seperate us,

For if you do, 'twill break my heart,

great grief it will create us;

His love to me is most secure,

And mine to him shall firm endure,

Beside me life or death. I'm sure,

I'll wed no other Sailor.

Up comes young Jack as brisk's a bee

and saying, My dearest Nancy,

Now I am safe return'd to thee,

my heart's delight and fancy: