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... Once on the charming first of May , And shepherds ne'er tell false , I ween , Yet ' twas by chance , the shepherds say . Colin he bow'd and blush'd , then said , " Will you , sweet maid , this first of May , Begin the dance by Colin led ...
... Once on the charming first of May , And shepherds ne'er tell false , I ween , Yet ' twas by chance , the shepherds say . Colin he bow'd and blush'd , then said , " Will you , sweet maid , this first of May , Begin the dance by Colin led ...
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... Once ended thy harvest , let none be beguilde , Please such as did please thee , man , woman , and child . Thus doing , with alway such help as they can , Thou winnest the praise of the labouring man . W.THOMAS .. " Tuffer Redivivus ...
... Once ended thy harvest , let none be beguilde , Please such as did please thee , man , woman , and child . Thus doing , with alway such help as they can , Thou winnest the praise of the labouring man . W.THOMAS .. " Tuffer Redivivus ...
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... once myself , " says he , " to a place riding a journey homeward from London , and fent word overnight into the town that I would preach there in the morning because it was a holy day , and I took my horfe and my company and went ...
... once myself , " says he , " to a place riding a journey homeward from London , and fent word overnight into the town that I would preach there in the morning because it was a holy day , and I took my horfe and my company and went ...
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... once ; and when he whiftled again they likewise shot again ; their arrows whiftled by craft of the head fo that the noife was ftrange and loud , which greatly delighted the king , queen , and their company . Moreover this Robin Hoode ...
... once ; and when he whiftled again they likewise shot again ; their arrows whiftled by craft of the head fo that the noife was ftrange and loud , which greatly delighted the king , queen , and their company . Moreover this Robin Hoode ...
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... Once on the stage cry doodle doodle dooe Beyond compare ; I'd give th ' other shilling To see him act the Changling once again . His companion replies- And so would I ; his part has all the wit , For none speakes , carps , and quibbles ...
... Once on the stage cry doodle doodle dooe Beyond compare ; I'd give th ' other shilling To see him act the Changling once again . His companion replies- And so would I ; his part has all the wit , For none speakes , carps , and quibbles ...
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Page 16 - O God! methinks, it were a happy life, To be no better than a homely swain; To sit upon a hill, as I do now, To carve out dials quaintly, point by point, Thereby to see the minutes how they run: How many make the hour full complete, How many hours bring about the day, How many days will finish up the year, How many years a mortal man may live.
Page 148 - While greasy Joan doth keel the pot. When all aloud the wind doth blow, And coughing drowns the parson's saw, And birds sit brooding in the snow, And Marian's nose looks red and raw, When roasted crabs hiss in the bowl, Then nightly sings the staring owl, Tu-whit; Tu-who, a merry note, While greasy Joan doth keel the pot.
Page 146 - THE way was long, the wind was cold, The Minstrel was infirm and old ; His withered cheek, and tresses gray. Seemed to have known a better day ; The harp, his sole remaining joy, Was carried by an orphan boy. The last of all the bards was he. Who sung of Border chivalry; For, well-a-day ! their date was fled, His tuneful brethren all were dead ; And he, neglected and oppressed, Wished to be with them, and at rest...
Page 19 - Shepherds all, and maidens fair, Fold your flocks up, for the air 'Gins to thicken, and the sun Already his great course hath run. See the dew-drops how they kiss Every little flower that is; Hanging on their velvet heads, Like a rope of crystal beads...
Page 16 - I tend my flock; So many hours must I take my rest; So many hours must I contemplate; So many hours must I sport myself; So many days my ewes have been with young ; So many weeks ere the poor fools will...
Page 3 - Through glowing orchards forth they peep, Each from its nook of leaves ; And fearless there the lowly sleep, As the bird beneath their eaves.
Page 85 - Come live with me, and be my love, And we will some new pleasures prove, Of golden sands, and crystal brooks, With silken lines, and silver hooks.
Page 60 - AN old song made by an aged old pate, Of an old worshipful gentleman, who had a greate estate, That kept a brave old house at a bountiful rate, And an old porter to relieve the poor at his gate ; Like an old courtier of the queen's, And the queen's old courtier.
Page 68 - Waken, lords and ladies gay." Waken, lords and ladies gay, To the green-wood haste away; We can show you where he lies, Fleet of foot and tall of size; We can show the marks he made, When 'gainst the oak his antlers frayed; You shall see him brought to bay, "Waken, lords and ladies gay.
Page 9 - Nay! not so much as out of bed; When all the birds have matins said, And sung their thankful hymns; 'tis sin, Nay, profanation to keep in, When as a thousand virgins on this day Spring, sooner than the lark, to fetch in May.