Early English Poetry, Ballads, and Popular Literature of the Middle Ages, Volume 17Johnson Reprint Corporation, 1965 - English literature |
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... WHEN first our king his fame did advance , And sought his title in delicate France , In many places great perils past he , But then was not born my pretty Bessee . And at those wars went over to fight , Many BALLADS , AND SONGS . 69.
... WHEN first our king his fame did advance , And sought his title in delicate France , In many places great perils past he , But then was not born my pretty Bessee . And at those wars went over to fight , Many BALLADS , AND SONGS . 69.
Page 136
... fame , Then all did appear most splendid and gay , As if it had been a great festival day . Now , when that they took up their lodgings , behold ! He stript off his coat of embroidered gold , And presently borrows a mariner's suit ...
... fame , Then all did appear most splendid and gay , As if it had been a great festival day . Now , when that they took up their lodgings , behold ! He stript off his coat of embroidered gold , And presently borrows a mariner's suit ...
Page 144
... hazard run . If my judgment can be trusted , Wed her first , you can't be worsted ; If she's rich , you'll rise to fame , If she's poor , why ! you're the same . He consented to be married ; All three in a 144 ANCIENT POEMS ,
... hazard run . If my judgment can be trusted , Wed her first , you can't be worsted ; If she's rich , you'll rise to fame , If she's poor , why ! you're the same . He consented to be married ; All three in a 144 ANCIENT POEMS ,
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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