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Rh the original words of which are unknown. Much Ado $3⁄4, 41$, 'Clap us into "Light o' love;" that goes without a burden; do you sing it, and I'll dance it.' Here is one verse of 'A very proper Dittie,' to the tune of "Lightie Love" (date 1570).

There were several songs of the 16th century that went to this tune. See also Shakespeare, Gent. $1⁄2, 80$, and Fletcher, Two Noble Kinsmen $5⁄2, 54$.

(e) Song by Parson Evans, Wiv. $3⁄1, 18$; 'To shallow rivers,' for words of which see Marlowe's 'Come live with me,' printed in the 'Passionate Pilgrim,' Part xx. [see tunes in ../Appendix/]. Sir Hugh is in a state of nervous excitement, and the word 'rivers' brings 'Babylon' into his head, so he goes on mixing up a portion of the version of Ps. cxxxvii. with Marlowe.

(f) By Sir Toby. ''Tw. Nt 3.'' $2⁄2, 79, 85, 102$. Peg-a-Ramsey, 'Three merry men be we,' 'There dwelt a