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The Factor considered that thing would cause grief,
And without it for him there was no relief;
He cried, life is sweet, and my life for to save,
Carry me to that place and your will you shall have.
So soon he was carried to the court, and when
He came to the gates, he saw his lady then
Looking out of her window, who seeing him there,
From sorrow to joy they both transported were.
He into the court then with joy was receiv'd,
Where the lady did meet him, who for him had griev'd,
And said, my dear jewel, my joy and my dear,
Where have you tarried? Oh! pray let me hear.
Where so long he tarried he then did relate,
And by what means he came to her father's gate,
He said I was thrown overboard in my sleep,
I think it was the Captain threw me in the deep.
With that, the Captain was sent for with speed,
And hearing the Factor was come there indeed,
To shew himself guilty like a ⟨cruel⟩ knave,
Leap'd into the ocean, which proved his grave.
Next day with great joy and triumph we find,
The Factor and lady in marriage were join'd,
And within the compass and space of three years,
They had a fine son and daughter we hear.
The son was the first born, a perfect beauty,
And was well beloved of the whole family,
When thirty months old came the man for tho child,
Who released the Factor from the desert isle.
When the Factor saw him, his eyes they did flow,
Then gave his lady and parents to know
He was forced to make that promise only
In ⟨the desert isle, lest he with hunger⟩ should die.
⟨With a grim look the old man did appear,⟩
Which made the court ⟨tremble⟩ and fill'd them with fear,
Crying, What shall we do? sure he is not a man,
