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 I saw young Edward by himself
 * Stalk fast adown the lee,

He snatcht a stick from every fence,
 * A twig from every tree.

He snapt them still with hand or knee,
 * And then away they flew!

As if with his uneasy limbs
 * He knew not what to do!

You see, good sir I that single hill?
 * His farm lies underneath:

He heard it there, he heard it all,
 * And only gnash'd his teeth.

Now Ellen was a darling love
 * In all his joys and cares:

And Ellen's name and Mary's name Fast-link'd they both together came,
 * Whene'er he said his prayers.

And in the moment of his prayers
 * He lov'd them both alike:

Yea, both sweet names with one sweet joy
 * Upon his heart did strike!