The courteous carman, and the amorous maid. Or, the carman's whistle. What here is pen'd in this same pleasant story, doth only tend unto the carmans glory; who did relieve a maiden in distress, and brought her joy in midst of heaviness: he was couragious, and of mettle good, as by this story may be nnderstood [sic]. To a new tune, called, The carmans whistle; or, Lord Willoughby's march, &c.

The courteous carman, and the amorous maid. Or, the carman's whistle. What here is pen'd in this same pleasant story, doth only tend unto the carmans glory; who did relieve a maiden in distress, and brought her joy in midst of heaviness: he was couragious, and of mettle good, as by this story may be nnderstood [sic]. To a new tune, called, The carmans whistle; or, Lord Willoughby's march, &c.

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The Courteous CARMAN, And the Amorous Maid. OR, The Carman's Whistle.

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The Courteous CARMAN, And the Amorous Maid. OR, The Carman's Whistle.

What here is Pen'd in this same pleasant Story,

Doth only tend unto the Carmans Glory;

Who did relieve a Maiden in distress,

And brought her joy in midst of heaviness:

He was Couragious, and of mettle good,

As by this Story may be understood.

To a New Tune, called, The Carmans Whistle; or, Lord Willoughby's March, &c.

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AS I abroad was walking

by the breaking of the day,

Into a pleasant Meadow,

a young-man took his way,

And looking round about him,

to mark what he could see,

At length he spy'd a fair maid

under a Mirtle Tree.

So comely was her countenance,

and smiling was her chear,

As though the Goddess Venus,

her self she had been there,

And many a smirking smile she gave,

amongst the Leaves so green,

Although she was perceived,

she thought she was not seen.

At length she chang'd her countenance,

and sung a mournful song,

Lamenting her misfortune,

she staid a Maid so long:

There's many that be younger,

that long time have been wed,

Which makes me think that I shall die

and keep my Maiden-head.

Sure young-men are hard hearted,

and know not what they do,

Or else they want for Complements

fair Maidens for to woe:

Why should young Virgins pine away

and lose their cheifest prime,

And all for want of Sweet-hearts,

to chear us up in time.

THe young-man heard her Ditty

and could no longer stay,

But straight unto this Damosel

with speed he did away:

He nimbly stept unto her

which made her for to start,

But when he once embraced her,

he joy'd her very heart.

Sweet heart he said unto her

why do you so complain,

If you'l be rul'd by me

i'le play you such a strain,

As uses for to give content

when as true Lovers meets,

It is much like to that they call

the shaking of the sheets.

Strike up quoth she, and spare not

I prithee use thy skill,

For why I greatly care not

If I thy mind fulfil,

The Carman then most nimbly

unto this sport did settle,

And pleased her most bravely

for he was full of mettle.

When he had plaid unto her

one merry note or two,

Then she was so rejoyced

she knew not what to do:

O God a mercy Carman,

thou art a lively Lad;

Thou hast as rare a Whistle

as ever Carman had:

Now if my Mother chide me

for staying here so long,

What if she doth I care not

for this shall be my song:

Pray mother be contented

break not my heart in twain [...]

Although I have been ill a while

I shall be well again:

And thus this loving couple

did oftentimes imbrace,

And lovingly did prattle

all in that flowry place;

But now the time of parting

began for to draw near,

Whereas this Noble Carman

must leave his only dear,

He took his leave most kindly

and thus to her did say,

My dearest I will meet thee

next time I come this way:

Away this bonny Carman went

a whistling of his Note,

And there he left this fair Maid

a brushing of her Coat.

Now fare thee well brave Carman

I wish thee well to fare,

For thou didst use me kindly

as I can well declare:

Let other Maids say what they will

the truth of all is so,

The bonny Carmans Whistle

shall for my mony go.

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Printed for F. Coles, T. Vere, J. Wright, J. Clarke, W. Thackeray, & T. Passinger.

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The courteous carman, and the amorous maid. Or, the carman's whistle. What here is pen'd in this same pleasant story, doth only tend unto the carmans glory; who did relieve a maiden in distress, and brought her joy in midst of heaviness: he was couragious, and of mettle good, as by this story may be nnderstood [sic]. To a new tune, called, The carmans whistle; or, Lord Willoughby's march, &c.

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1678-1681?

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Wing C6594

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Interim Tract Supplement Guide EBB65H[49]

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99887073

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ocm99887073

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181799

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— The courteous carman, and the amorous maid. Or, the carman's whistle. What here is pen'd in this same pleasant story, doth only tend unto the carmans glory; who did relieve a maiden in distress, and brought her joy in midst of heaviness: he was couragious, and of mettle good, as by this story may be nnderstood [sic]. To a new tune, called, The carmans whistle; or, Lord Willoughby's march, &c.,

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1 sheet ([1] p.) : ill. (woodcuts).

Printed for F[rancis]. Coles, T[homas]. Vere, J[ohn]. Wright, J[ohn]. Clarke, W[illiam]. Thackeray, & T[homas]. Passinger.,. [London] :: [between 1678-1681]. (Verse: "As I abroad was walking ...") (Reproduction of original in the Harvard Universtiy, Houghton Library.) (Place, date of publication, and publisher's names from Wing.)

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