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( 4 ) The ſoldier heard the whole deſign, Thought he, The pleaſure ſhall be min And thereupon he went before, To the young Lady's chamber-door. He knock'd, and ſoon the let him in. A pleaſant game did then begin, And ere an hours time it was paſs. Her love the 'Squire did come at laſt, He knock'd, Who's there? the Lady cry'd, The ſoldier lying by her ſide, Said, it's the ragged fellow ſure, Who ſeem'd as if he ſlept ſecure. He heard us and is come to have, The pleaſure that our love did crave; But it's in vain, I ſhall ariſe And daſh the piſs-pot in his eyes. Accordingly, in woful caſe, He daſh'd it in the 'Squire's face; Away he goes, and nothing ſaid, Suppoſing it had been the maid. She laughed at the pleaſant jeſt, And gave him then among the reſt. A diamond ring with kiſſes ſweat, But did not underſtand the cheat. Then he aroſe and went his way, Behold on the ſucceeding day, Upon his right hand the ring ſhe ſpy'd. Pray where had you the ſame ſhe cry'd. He anſwer'd then, and thus he ſaid, Pray he not in the leaſt diſmay'd; For you was loving, kind and free, Laſt night, and gave the ſame to me. O bleſs me did I ly with you? Since it is ſo I pray be true;