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(' 7 ) for in the deeps we die. Of eigety jolly sailors (illegible text) But four could reach the shore, Our gallant ship in picces spilt, and ne‘er was seen no 'nore But when the news to P.ymouth came, our gallent ship was lost, This caused many sailors fear, the danger of that coast, (illegible text)ow Molly dear she may lament, for the lose of her sweet heart, (illegible text) the tempest of the stormy wind, the deep their love did part, When Molly heard the fatal news, her tender heart did break, and like a faithful lover she, died for her lover’s sake.

The Generous Gentleman,

AS I came in by Teviot side, And by the braes of Branksome, were first I saw my bonny bride, Young, smiling, sweet and handsome; her skin was safter than the down, And white as alabuster; her hair a shining wavy brown ; (illegible text) straightness nane surpass’d her.

(illegible text)e glow’d upon her lip and cheek, Her clear een were surprising, (illegible text)d beautifully turn’d her neck, Her little breasts just rising: (illegible text) silken hose, with gooshets fine, (illegible text) shoon with glancing laces,