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                        (  8  ) That did provide thee watery tomb.

Two or three days then being expired, These two unfortunate lovers were seen, In each others arms both on the waves floating, By the side of the ship on the watery main,

The cruel boatswain was struck with horror; Straight did confess the deed he had done Shewing the letter which came from her father, Which was the cause of these lovers doom.

On board the ship he was tried for the same, And at the yards arm was bang’d for the fame, Her father he soon broke his heart for his daughter, Before that the ship to the harbour did come

Thus cursed gold has caused destruction, Why should the rich covet still after gain 1 hope this story wiil.be a warning That cruel parents may never do the same

true love is better than jewels and treasure. Riches can never buy true love I know ; But this young couple they lov’d out of mesur Love was the occasion of their overthrow.

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