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An Election there was or 'twas said there would be Of two Parliament Knights out of Candidates three They were Stapylton, Turner, and Sir Rd Wn And a canvassing first the last-nam'd did begin. Derry down, &c.

Thus jades at Newmarket tho' oft they get start Their want of blood hoping to make up by art. Yet waiting the event, they must certainly find They'll show their false mettle by lagging behind.

Derry down, &c.

He sets off with letters in which he gave proof Geneva had stock'd him with learning enough If not to write English, yet how to save cost For he wisely took care to send by the Post.

Derry down, &c.

But lest his Epistles so learned and prevailing The design they were sent for, should happen to fail in Himself follow'd after to show his good breeding And thus he discharges his Rhetoric and Reading.

Derry down, &c.

'Your vote. Sir, I ask, why you won't sure deny me Let me tell you both country and court will stand by me.' 'The last we believe, Sir, but further forbear Till from York at the General Meeting we hear.'

Derry down, &c.

The country assembled. Sir Rd appears Attended indeed with some few of his Peers Excisemen twice three. Esquires under a score Three Bands, a Church Procter, and not a soul more.

Derry down, &c.