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The sham Pretender Prince of W——
  The Prig, they sent o'er to be our K——
          The sham, &c.
  When the bold Scots own'd no such thing,
Fled like a Devil home to Gallia;
          The sham, &c.

Did we love Honours kind Caresses,
  Like toping we all Heroes should be;
          Did we love, &c.
  For 'mongst our Cup perpetually,
We should be sure of grand Successes;
          Did we love, &c.




The Solemn Lover. A New Song, made to entertain the Persons of Quality, and other my Friends at my Play. The Words made to a pretty Minuet, Compos'd by Mr. Hendell.


            WHEN the Spring in Glory,
            Fragrant and flowery,
Just had thrust Winter out, storming and showery,
            Celladon gallanting
            Celia, was chanting
A pleasant Tale of his Fortunes past;
            Ah! my dearest Pleasure,
            Joy beyond Measure,
Richer than all the Jems of India's Treasure:
            When alluring Beauty
            Prostrates my Duty,