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It happened once upon a day,
this lady unto him did say,
I understand for you want a wife that
how can you live a single life?
The sailor then he thus replied,
scarce for myself I can provide:
If I had got a wife and family,
perhaps their wants I could not supply
And if I chance for to leave the short
or should I go where cannons roar;
If mischance should happen me,
I have none at home to mourn for me.
What needs you make so much complain
the greateſt joy and sweet content
Is to be found in a married state,
the like is not found in mortal fate.
I would have you wed sir if you be wise,
perhaps you may to riches rise;
And stay at home and take yoau ease,
and cross no more rite raging seas.
