The Roxburghe ballads . THere was a Country Gallant, that wasted had his talent, [Note, below. Not dreading what would fall ont, would needs a wooing ride :Vnto a Lasse of the City, that courteous was and pritty,This Damsell neat and witty, he would goe make his Bride :This Lasse she had of wealth good store, her stocke was three-score pound and more,Though some supposed her to be poore, the same hath late beene the Cradle, rocke the Cradle, rocke the Cradle, John;Theres many a man rockes the Cradle, when the Childs none of his owne. Unto this Lasse incontinent, the Young-man went
The Roxburghe ballads . THere was a Country Gallant, that wasted had his talent, [Note, below. Not dreading what would fall ont, would needs a wooing ride :Vnto a Lasse of the City, that courteous was and pritty,This Damsell neat and witty, he would goe make his Bride :This Lasse she had of wealth good store, her stocke was three-score pound and more,Though some supposed her to be poore, the same hath late beene the Cradle, rocke the Cradle, rocke the Cradle, John;Theres many a man rockes the Cradle, when the Childs none of his owne. Unto this Lasse incontinent, the Young-man went with good intent, His love was fixed and firmely bent, to take her to his wife : Quoth he, My sweet, while life doth last, my heart is in thy bosome placd, Let not my suit be now disgraced, I love thee as my life. Said shee, Your suit I must deny, for I haue vowed a Maid to dye, If I lose my virginity, it sure will breed much strife. liocke the Cradle, etc. 32 I have been wooed by Harry, but I indeed will tarry,I never
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