Early English Poetry, Ballads, and Popular Literature of the Middle Ages, Volume 17Johnson Reprint Corporation, 1965 - English literature |
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... I'll appear into your arms Like the adder an ' the snake ; Ye'll haud me fast , lat me not gae , I am your warld's maike . Then I'll appear into your arms Like to the deer sae wild ; Ye'll haud me fast , lat me not gae , And I'll father ...
... I'll appear into your arms Like the adder an ' the snake ; Ye'll haud me fast , lat me not gae , I am your warld's maike . Then I'll appear into your arms Like to the deer sae wild ; Ye'll haud me fast , lat me not gae , And I'll father ...
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... I'll fight you , Underneath those spreading trees ; Therefore , choose you which you please . You shall find I do not vapour , I have brought my trusty rapier ; Therefore , take your choice , said she , Either fight or marry me . Said ...
... I'll fight you , Underneath those spreading trees ; Therefore , choose you which you please . You shall find I do not vapour , I have brought my trusty rapier ; Therefore , take your choice , said she , Either fight or marry me . Said ...
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... I'll take my pike - staff , -that's the plan ! I'll range the woods till I find the man , And I'll tan his hide right well , —if I can ! I ranged the woods and groves all night , I ranged the woods till it proved daylight ; The very ...
... I'll take my pike - staff , -that's the plan ! I'll range the woods till I find the man , And I'll tan his hide right well , —if I can ! I ranged the woods and groves all night , I ranged the woods till it proved daylight ; The very ...
Contents
King James I and the Tinkler | 12 |
The Keach i the Creel | 13 |
The Merry Broomfield or the Westcountry Wager | 14 |
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