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And three hundred pounds in portion I'll give,
That so you may flourish so long as you live.
But true love so deep an impression hath made;
Upon her poor heart that in sorrow she said,
I cannot forget him for being my spouse,
For he his my dear jewel by sacred vows.
PART II.
The very next time she met with her dear,
she told him her parents were sharp and severe
Had solemnly vowed they’ll not be reconcil'd,
But clearly disowns me for being their child.
And if that I offer to marry with you
And therefore henceforth I bid you adieu,
Wishing you good fortune wherever you go,
Then tears like a fountain from her eyes did flow.
I pray thee be chearful my dearest he said,
Aitho' they forsake thee my hands shall provide,
For thee, my dear jewel, while life does remain,
I hope you shall never have cause to complain.
At present I nothing enjoy but my trade,
But after the death of thy father he said,
I shall have a house and a parcel of land,
Whatever I have shall be at your command.
Whatever they now in their passion do say,
They cannot forget you perhaps we must stay,
A while till the height of their anger be o'er,
And then I'm sure they'll replenish your store.
