Cavalier Songs and Ballads of England from 1642 to 1684 by Various
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From a fighting priest, and a soldier that preaches,
From an ignoramus that writes, and a woman that teaches, Libera, etc. From the doctrine of deposing of a king, From the DIRECTORY, (2) or any such thing, From a fine new marriage without a ring, Libera, etc. From a city that yields at the first summons, From plundering goods, either man or woman's, Or having to do with the House of Commons, Libera, etc. From a stumbling horse that tumbles o'er and o'er, From ushering a lady, or walking before, From an English-Irish rebel, newly come o'er, (3) Libera, etc. From compounding, or hanging in a silken altar, From oaths and covenants, and being pounded in a mortar, From contributions, or free-quarter, Libera, etc. From mouldy bread, and musty beer, From a holiday's fast, and a Friday's cheer, From a brother-hood, and a she-cavalier, Libera, etc. From Nick Neuter, for you, and for you, |
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