The Leicester-shire tragedy: or, the fatal over-throw of two unfortunate lovers, caus'd by Susanna's breach of promise. To the tune of, The jealous lover: or, The languishing swain.

The Leicester-shire tragedy: or, the fatal over-throw of two unfortunate lovers, caus'd by Susanna's breach of promise. To the tune of, The jealous lover: or, The languishing swain.

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The Leicester-shire Tragedy: OR, THE Fatal Over-throw of two Unfortunate Lovers, CAUS'D By SƲSANNA's Breach of Promise.

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The Leicester-shire Tragedy: OR, THE Fatal Over-throw of two Unfortunate Lovers, CAUS'D By SƲSANNA's Breach of Promise.

To the Tune of, The Jealous Lover: or, The Languishing Swain.

YOung Lovers most discreet and wise,

With bleee [...]ing hear [...] and melting eyes,

A sad Rela [...]ion h [...]re I [...]r [...]e,

Of one whose beauty shined bright:

Susana Lynard, was her name,

To whom for Love young Gallants came,

Amongst the rest, a Yeoman's Son,

Who at the length her favour won.

To her he brought a Ring of Gold,

And said, My dearest Love behold,

Receive this Token now from me,

And let our hearts united be.

If I am false to thee, my Dear,

I wish that I may never here

One day of Joy or Comfort find;

Then Dearest never change thy mind.

The youthf [...]l Damsel then reply'd,

If I refuse to be thy Bride,

Or fa [...]sifie the Vows of Love,

Let me a just Example Prove.

Yet, notwithstanding what had past,

When a young Squire came at last,

Who did to her new Courtship make,

Her former Love she did forsake.

Now when her loyal Lover knew,

That she her Vows had bid adieu,

He went to her in woeful case,

But she'd not let him see her face.

Then like a dart, it pierc'd his heart,

He sighing said, And must we part?

Oh, most unconstano Wretch, he cry'd,

Sure Justice will be satisfy'd.

He waited till the Wedding-day,

Whe [...]n meeting her, he thus did say,

Tho' y [...]u shall with another wed,

You are my own alive or dead.

Your Love you shall not long enjoy,

For since my Life you do destroy,

When I have yielded up my breath,

My Ghost shall haunt you after Death.

This said, he left the Perjur'd Bride,

And wander'd to a River-side,

Where the next Morning he was found,

Bath'd in his Blood upon the ground.

This Tydings to the Bride was brought,

Whose false heart his destruction wrought,

Her eyes did then like fountains run,

A loud she cry'd, What have I done!

My Vows comes fresh into my mind,

No Peace of Conscience can I find;

Alas, there's nothing left for me,

But the Reward of Perjury.

As she lamented night and day,

His bleeding Ghost was heard to say,

You shall not have an hour's rest,

For I will still your Joys molest.

The dreadful Visions of the Night,

Did fair Susanna so afright,

That she into a Feaver fell,

And dying, said, False World farewel.

Young Men and Maids both far and near,

That shall this sad Relation hear,

See that you are not false in Love

For there's a Righteous God above,

Who will no doubt just Vengeance take

Of those that does no Conscience make,

When solemnly they Vow and Swear.

Henceforth false Lovers then bewear.

FINIS.

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Printed for P. Brooksby, in Pye-corner.

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The Leicester-shire tragedy: or, the fatal over-throw of two unfortunate lovers, caus'd by Susanna's breach of promise. To the tune of, The jealous lover: or, The languishing swain.

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1685

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B04313

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Wing L972

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Interim Tract Supplement Guide C.39.k.6[11]

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99887386

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ocm99887386

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182097

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— The Leicester-shire tragedy: or, the fatal over-throw of two unfortunate lovers, caus'd by Susanna's breach of promise. To the tune of, The jealous lover: or, The languishing swain.,

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Printed for P[hilip]. Brooksby, in Pye-corner.,. [London] :: [1685?]. (Publisher's name, place and date of publication from Wing.) (Verse: "Young lovers most discreet and wife ...") (Printed in two columns.) (Reproduction of original in the British Library.)

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