The faithful lovers last farvvell: or, Private newes from Chatham, described in a passionate discourse betwixt a young gentleman whose name was Iohn, and his fair lady Betty, who having been newly contracted, were suddenly seperated before marriage, in regard that he was instantly commanded to take shipping in an expedition against the Dutch. To the tune of, My lodging is on the cold ground, &c.

The faithful lovers last farvvell: or, Private newes from Chatham, described in a passionate discourse betwixt a young gentleman whose name was Iohn, and his fair lady Betty, who having been newly contracted, were suddenly seperated before marriage, in regard that he was instantly commanded to take shipping in an expedition against the Dutch. To the tune of, My lodging is on the cold ground, &c.

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The Faithful Lovers Farvvell: OR, Private Newes fromChatham,

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The second Part,

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The Faithful Lovers Farvvell: OR, Private Newes fromChatham,

Described in a passionate Discourse betwixt a young Gentleman whose name was Iohn, and his fair Lady Betty, who having been newly Contracted, were suddenly Seperated before Marriage, in regard that he was instantly Commanded to take Shipping in an Expedition against the DUTCH.

To the Tune of, My Lodging is on the cold ground, &c.

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AS I in a Meddow was walking,

some two or thrée Wéekes ago,

I heard two Lovers a Talking,

and trampling too and fro;

The Female her name was Betty,

her dearly Belov'd was Iohn,

And both of them wonderous pretty,

(Ile tell you the rest anon)

These Lovers were both combined

in mutual bonds of Love,

But Iohn was straightly injoyned

a little while to remove,

From her he did love above all things,

his fervent desire was such;

He now doth intend to do tall things,

By Engageing against the Dutch.

Betty.

Twas Betty that first complained,

Oh! why will you use me so,

As soon as affection is gained,

so spéedily can you go,

And leave me in pyning sorrow

distressed upon the Shore;

If you do depart to Morrow

I never shall see thee more.

Iohn.

My dear (quoth Iohn) be not daunted,

(and smilingly look'd upon her)

My Service it cannot be wanted,

I'le-bring thée both Wealth & Honor;

I cannot now well support thée,

and live like other Men▪

But with Gold and silver I will Court thée

When I come a Shore agen.

Betty.

(Quoth Betty) some other way studdy

to live with mée here on Shore;

The Battail will be very bloudy,

when all the great Guns do Roare,

Thou'lt either be drowning or burning

in Crimson Waves of Gore,

Whilst I sit here in my mourning,

And never shall see thee more.

The second Part,

to the same Tune.

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Iohn.

QVoth Iohn, prethée leave thy dreaming

and be an obedient Wife,

I scorn that a Butter-box Flemming

should vapour away my Life;

The Duke of Yorke ventures his life too

with all his Royalty;

He's a Prince that doth love his wife too

I warrant as well as I.

Good Princes are great Examples

for Loyal hearts to follow:

He that on Authority tramples.

I wish the Sea may swallow,

The Dutch-man was ever a Traitor

against their Soveraign;

We will make it cost him hott water

E're I come a Shore againe.

Wée'l beat the Belgick-Boobies,

and gain their Guinny-Gold,

Ile bring the home Pearls and Rubies

as many as my Ship will hold;

I'le make my Betty shine Splendid

with Treasuries of the Main,

And royally be attended

When I come a Shore again.

Betty.

Then Betty with a whimpring face

return'd these words agen,

I'le put me on a Masculine Case,

and pass for one of your Men;

I'le swear (if you'l believe me)

I'le fear no Wind nor Weather,

For I know it never will grieve me

If both of us dye together.

Iohn.

My Dear, I prethée leave pleading,

thou shalt not to Sea with me,

For I can tell by my reading

it will not convenient be,

Thou rather wilt hurt, and hinder me,

when we begin the Fray,

When Cleopatra put to Sea

Mark Anthony lost the day.

My very soul presages,

we shall be Victorious Men,

And cut out worke for Stages

when we returne agen.

Bett.

Quoth she, I'le daily pray for thée

and every Power implore.

Ioh.

Ile fight (qd. he) Oh then quoth she

I never shall see the more.

Iohn.

Said he, this Kiss a farwell gives

my time is drawing on,

He néeds must go whom Honour drives.

Bett.

Quoth she, adieu sweet Iohn.

Ioh.

Quoth he, I'le make thée a Lady

I prethée then dry thine eye:

There's many a wight, is made a Knight bright

As little deserves as I.

Thus sad and heavy hearted

(their Kisses wash'd with tears)

These faithfull Lovers parted,

no case so sad as theirs;

Before they came to the Marriage Bed,

(so wofull is this Ditty)

E're she had lost her Maiden-head,

Alack, the more's the pitty.

Finis.

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With Alowance.

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London, Printed for Sarah Tyus, at the three Bibles on London-bridge.

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The faithful lovers last farvvell: or, Private newes from Chatham, described in a passionate discourse betwixt a young gentleman whose name was Iohn, and his fair lady Betty, who having been newly contracted, were suddenly seperated before marriage, in regard that he was instantly commanded to take shipping in an expedition against the Dutch. To the tune of, My lodging is on the cold ground, &c.

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1664

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Wing F275

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174406

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— The faithful lovers last farvvell: or, Private newes from Chatham, described in a passionate discourse betwixt a young gentleman whose name was Iohn, and his fair lady Betty, who having been newly contracted, were suddenly seperated before marriage, in regard that he was instantly commanded to take shipping in an expedition against the Dutch. To the tune of, My lodging is on the cold ground, &c.,

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Printed for Sarah Tyus ...,. London, :: [1664?]. (Contains 4 illustrations) (Right half sheet contains "The second Part, to the same Tune.") (Date of publication taken from Wing (2nd ed.)) (Reproduction of originals in: British Library; University of Glasgow Library.)

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