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One day in costly rich array,she then abroad did go,And to find out the gaming kane,the 'prentice lov'd to know.
Where'er she went, he did her dognear to Salisbury-court;There to a Crack-shop she went in,to act her wanton sport.
To fit her for her former tricks,now mark well his design:He borrow'd a new suit of clothes,both costly, fresh and fine:
With beaver-hat, and knotted wig,sword by his side and all;Then to the Crack-shop he did go,for a private room did call.
He saw his mistress and one more,a topping Miss of the town,With painted face and curled hair,a walking up and down.
Now after he had sat a while,a knock or two he gave,The drawer straightway came to him,to know what he would have.
His answer was, I want a miss,the drawer straight reply'd:Sir, you shall have one by and by,to sit down by your side.