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 This stately apparel had alter'd her so, Her father and mother her face could not know.
 * A health to the bride round the table did pass,

The mother of Susan, when taking the glass, Did so as the rest, and fpoke up with a grace, My daughter, if living, had been in her place.
 * The bride at her saying she modestly smil'd,

To think that the mother knew not her own child, Soon after the bride she arose from her seat, And fell on her knees at her parents feet.
 * I am your daughter, the which you did send

To Holland, but heaven has stood my friend, And plac'd me meme [sic] secure in the arms of my love, For which I may thank the blest powers above.
 * Her father and mother they likewise replied,

The 'squire was in earnest to make you his bride, But since it's ordained by Heaven's decrees. We grant you our blessing, rise up from your knees.
 * Then William spoke up with a suitable voice,

A fig for the 'squire, bring him to my face, For crowns of bright silver with him I'll let fall, And he that hold longest shall surely have all.
 * They wonder'd how he such riches obtain'd,

Yet still they believ'd in was true in the main, Because he appear'd so glorious and gay, With music and dancing they finish'd the day.