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Thus I myself did disappoint,
for she did leave me fairly;
One word knock'd all things out of joint,
I lost both maid and barley.
Riding down a narrow lane,
some twa or three hours after.
Then I chanc'd to meet again
this farmer's bonny daughter.
Although it was baith raw and cauld,
I stood to hold a parley,
And shew'd once more my purse of gold,
when as she had sold her barley.
Love, said I, pray do not frown,
but let us change embraces;
I'll buy thee a fine silken gown,
with ribbons, gloves, and laces:
A ring and bodkin, muff, and fan,
no lady shall have neater;
For, as I am an honest man,
I ne'er saw a sweeter creature.
Then I took her by the hand,
and said, My dearest jewel.
Why shouldst thou thus disputing stand?
I pray thee be not cruel.
She found my mind was fully bent
to please my fond desire,
Therefore she seemed to consent,
but I wish I’d ne'er come nigh her.
