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74 (printed 1577). Hawkins gives four verses, the first of which is here quoted by Shakespeare, but with several variations—

The last verse is charming—

'Green Sleeves' [ ../Appendix/ ].

Wiv. $2⁄1, 60$.

Mrs Ford. … I would have sworn his disposition [Falstaff's] would have gone to the truth of his words; but they do no more adhere and keep place together, than the Hundredth Psalm to the tune of 'Green Sleeves.'

Also see Wiv. $5⁄5, 20$. The tune is given in its most complete form by Chappell, and is probably of Henry VIII.'s time. The ballad was published in 1580,