Early English Poetry, Ballads, and Popular Literature of the Middle Ages, Volume 17Johnson Reprint Corporation, 1965 - English literature |
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... Hath Lydford , when I saw all ! I know none gladly there would stay ; But rather hang out of the way , Then tarry for a tryal . The prince an hundred pound hath sent , To mend BALLADS , AND SONGS . 47.
... Hath Lydford , when I saw all ! I know none gladly there would stay ; But rather hang out of the way , Then tarry for a tryal . The prince an hundred pound hath sent , To mend BALLADS , AND SONGS . 47.
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... hath a gown , But I saw ne'er a cloak . ard of the court . + Attorneys of the court . Whereby you may consider well , That plain simplicity doth dwell At Lydford , without bravery : And in the town , both young and grave Do love the ...
... hath a gown , But I saw ne'er a cloak . ard of the court . + Attorneys of the court . Whereby you may consider well , That plain simplicity doth dwell At Lydford , without bravery : And in the town , both young and grave Do love the ...
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... hath somewhat for pretty Bessee . And here if any one do her disdain , Her father is ready with might and with main To prove she is come of noble degree , Therefore let none flout at my pretty Bessee . With that the lords and the ...
... hath somewhat for pretty Bessee . And here if any one do her disdain , Her father is ready with might and with main To prove she is come of noble degree , Therefore let none flout at my pretty Bessee . With that the lords and the ...
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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