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 The Folk then that came (with a L d at their head,

The son of a L d from his country who fled)*

Were what some call Jacks and N — nj — r — rs in plenty And high flying Priests wanting fifteen of Twenty.

Dcrry down, &c.

But before they proceeded a Person to name One starting up cry'd how much death was to blame In taking Sir John at a juncture so nice For he sure wo'd have had the general voice.

Derry down, &c.

But since what has happen'd cannot be prevented As well as we can we must all be contented And speedily fix our choice on some other To fill up the place of our deceased Brother.

Derry down, &c.

To naming they went, then to D — nc — b the Rich, Was the first upon whom this Assembly did pitch, Of the honour design'd he'd a right gratefuU sence But pray'd they'd excuse him, not liking th' Expense.

Derry down, &c.

The M — st — r of B — rds — 11 came next in their mind. But for reasons best known to himself he declin'd F — X likewise stood off that they should not endanger So hopeful a cause on th' account of a stranger.

Derry down, &c.

Then to show Sir J — hn K — y how much they respected Since the others refused it they'd see him elected With hearts hands and purses they'd stoutly stand by him That Sir R — wl — d or T — rn — r should never come nigh him.

Derry down, &c.

��* A reference probably to Lord Bruce, who was the eldest son of the Earl of Ailesbury. See p. 302, ante.

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