Early English Poetry, Ballads, and Popular Literature of the Middle Ages, Volume 17Johnson Reprint Corporation, 1965 - English literature |
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... PLOUGH . I value not to dine On sumptuous dishes fine , With rich and racy wine From foreign parts : Good wholesome bread and beer Instead of better cheer , Let us receive , my dear , With thankful hearts . In all conditions still , Let ...
... PLOUGH . I value not to dine On sumptuous dishes fine , With rich and racy wine From foreign parts : Good wholesome bread and beer Instead of better cheer , Let us receive , my dear , With thankful hearts . In all conditions still , Let ...
Page 167
... Plough . THIS is one of our oldest agricultural ditties , and maintains its popu larity to the present hour . It is called for at merry - makings and feasts in every part of the country . The tune is in the minor key , and of a pleasing ...
... Plough . THIS is one of our oldest agricultural ditties , and maintains its popu larity to the present hour . It is called for at merry - makings and feasts in every part of the country . The tune is in the minor key , and of a pleasing ...
Page 246
... plough , and sow ! " When it is well sown , See it is well mown , - Both raked and gavelled clean , And a barn to lay it in . Here's a health to the man Who very well can Both thrash , and fan it clean ! " P. 185 , 1. 16 - Sellenger's ...
... plough , and sow ! " When it is well sown , See it is well mown , - Both raked and gavelled clean , And a barn to lay it in . Here's a health to the man Who very well can Both thrash , and fan it clean ! " P. 185 , 1. 16 - Sellenger's ...
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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