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The Miss of Courtly mould,
Adorn'd with Pearl and Gold;
  With washes and Paint,
  Her Skin does so taint,
She's wither'd before she's Old:
  Whilst she in Commode,
  Puts on a Cart load,
And with Cushions plumps her tail;
  What Joys are found,
  In Russet Gown,
  Young, plump and round,
  And sweet and sound,
That carry the Milking Pail.
The Girls of Venus Game,
That ventures Health and Fame;
  In practising feats,
  With Colds and with Heats,
Make lovers grow Blind and Lame:
  If Men were so Wise,
  To value the prise,
Of the Wares most fit for Sale;
  What store of Beaus,
  Would daub their Cloaths
  To save a Nose,
  By following those,
That carry the Milking Pail.
The Country Lad is free,
From fears and Jealousie;
  When upon the Green,
  He is often seen,
With his Lass upon his Knee;
  With Kisses most sweet,
  He does her greet,
And swears she'll ne'er grow stale;
  Whilst the London Lass,
  In e'ery place,
  With her brazen Face,
  Despises the grace,
Of those with the Milking Pail.