Cavalier Songs and Ballads of England from 1642 to 1684 by Various
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I wear a cap on my head,
But wish, if I may be so bold, The figure of TWO in my bed. TWO in my bed I do crave, And that is myself and my mate; But pray do not think I would have TWO large great hornes on my pate. Here's a health, etc. Since Nature hath given two hands, But when they are foul I might scorn them; Yet people thus much understands, TWO fine white gloves will adorn them. TWO feet for to bear up my body, No more had the knight of the sun; But people would think me a noddy If two shoes I would not put on. Here's a health, etc. The figure of TWO is a thing That we cannot well live without, No more than without a good king, Though we be never so stout; And thus we may well understand, If ever our troubles should cease, Two needful things in a land Is a king and a justice of peace. Here's a health, etc. And now for to draw to an end, |
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