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Who access has and freedom too, to enjoy all her charms.

O had I her into my arms, how happy would I be? If this I get, I’ll dance and sing, and love my sweet Alie.

My Pall and my Partner Joe.

I was, d’ye see a waterman, as tight and spruce as any: From Richly town to Horsley Down, I turn'd an honest penny. None could of fortune’s favour brag more than could lucky ; My cot was snug, well fill'd my cag, my grumer in the stye. With wherry tight, And bosom light, I cheerfully did row; And to complete this princely life, Sure never man had friend o wife— Like my Poll and partner Joe.

I roll’d in joys like these a while; folks far and near caress’d me; Till, woe is me! so lubberly, the press-gang came and press’d me, How could ail these pleasures leave, how with my wherry part, I never so took on the grieve, it rung my very heart.