The lovers battle, being a sore combat fought between Mars and Venus, at a place called Cunney Castle, under Belly-hill. Bold Mars like to a warrier stout great brags did make in field but Venus she gave him the rout. [sic] and forc't him for to yeild [sic], then Mars drew out his rapier strong thinking to win the day but Venus charg'd him so sore he was glad he got away. The tune is, The chorals delight.
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dc.contributor.author | Robins, Thomas, fl. 1672-1685. |
dc.coverage.placeName | London |
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dc.date.accessioned | 2019-11-10T01:35:52Z |
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dc.date.created | 1676 |
dc.date.issued | 2009-10 |
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dc.description.abstract | Signed: T.R. [i.e. Thomas Robins]. Imprint suggested by Wing. Verse: "As I by chance abroad was walking ..." Imperfect: trimmed, affecting imprint. Reproduction of original in the British Library. |
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dc.subject.lcsh | Ballads, English -- 17th century. |
dc.title | The lovers battle, being a sore combat fought between Mars and Venus, at a place called Cunney Castle, under Belly-hill. Bold Mars like to a warrier stout great brags did make in field but Venus she gave him the rout. [sic] and forc't him for to yeild [sic], then Mars drew out his rapier strong thinking to win the day but Venus charg'd him so sore he was glad he got away. The tune is, The chorals delight. |
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identifier.stc | Wing R1650B |
identifier.stc | Interim Tract Supplement Guide C.20.f.8[302] |
otaterms.date.range | 1600-1699 |
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