The Songs of England and Scotland, Volume 1J. Cochrane, 1835 - Ballads, English |
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... soon as printing had diffused literature through the land , the place of the minstrels was supplied , and gradually that poetic race sank into neglect and obscurity , frequenting taverns , and accepting the poor man's groat , instead of ...
... soon as printing had diffused literature through the land , the place of the minstrels was supplied , and gradually that poetic race sank into neglect and obscurity , frequenting taverns , and accepting the poor man's groat , instead of ...
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... soon wither'd , broke , forgotten , In Folly ripe , in Reason rotten . Thy belt of straw , and ivy - buds , Thy coral clasps , and amber studs , Can me with no enticements move , To live with thee , and be thy love . But could Youth ...
... soon wither'd , broke , forgotten , In Folly ripe , in Reason rotten . Thy belt of straw , and ivy - buds , Thy coral clasps , and amber studs , Can me with no enticements move , To live with thee , and be thy love . But could Youth ...
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... no space For receipt of a fly ; Where the midge dares not venture , Lest herself fast she lay ; If love come , he will enter , And soon find out his way . You may esteem him A child for his might ; 50 SONGS OF ENGLAND AND IRELAND .
... no space For receipt of a fly ; Where the midge dares not venture , Lest herself fast she lay ; If love come , he will enter , And soon find out his way . You may esteem him A child for his might ; 50 SONGS OF ENGLAND AND IRELAND .
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... soon supplies it , Whilst the dues of love are wanting . Here's the sweet exchange of bliss , When each whisper proves a kiss . In the game are felt no pains , For in all the loser gains . [ From the " Ladie's Triall , " 1639. ] A LOVE ...
... soon supplies it , Whilst the dues of love are wanting . Here's the sweet exchange of bliss , When each whisper proves a kiss . In the game are felt no pains , For in all the loser gains . [ From the " Ladie's Triall , " 1639. ] A LOVE ...
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... soon enamour'd swain : Those common † wiles Of sighs and smiles Are all bestow'd on me in vain . I have elsewhere vowed a duty ; Turn away thy tempting eye : Show not me a ‡ painted beauty ; These impostures I defy : My spirit loathes ...
... soon enamour'd swain : Those common † wiles Of sighs and smiles Are all bestow'd on me in vain . I have elsewhere vowed a duty ; Turn away thy tempting eye : Show not me a ‡ painted beauty ; These impostures I defy : My spirit loathes ...
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