Contents：
WhenTheKingEnjoysHisOwnAgainWhenTheKingComesHomeInPeaceAgainILoveMyKingAndCountryWellTheCommonersTheRoyalistTheNewCourtierUponTheCavaliersDepartingOutOfLondonAMadWorld，MyMastersTheManO\'TheMoonTheTub-PreacherTheNewLitanyTheOldProtestant\'sLitanyViveLeRoyTheCavalierACaveatToTheRoundheadsHey，Then，UpGoWeTheCleanContraryWay，Or，ColonelVenne\'sEncouragementToHisSoldiersTheCameronianCatTheRoyalFeastUponHisMajesty\'sComingToHolmbyIThankYouTwiceTheCitiesLoyaltieToTheKingTheLawyers\'LamentationForTheLossOfCharing-CrossTheDownfalOfCharing-CrossTheLongParliamentThePuritanTheRoundheadPrattleYourPleasureUnderTheRoseTheDominionOfTheSwordTheState\'sNewCoinTheAnarchie，OrTheBlestReformationSince1640
ACoffinForKingCharles，ACrownForCromwell，AndAPitForThePeopleAShortLitanyForTheYear1649
TheSaleOfRebellion\'sHouse-HoldStuffTheCavalier\'sFarewellToHisMistress，BeingCalledToTheWarrsTheLastNewsFromFranceSongToTheFigureTwoTheReformationUponTheGeneralPardonPassedByTheRumpAnOldSongOnOliver\'sCourtTheParliamentRouted，OrHere\'sAHouseToBeLetAChristmasSongWhenTheRumpWasFirstDissolvedAFreeParliamentLitanyTheMockSongAsCloseAsAGooseThePrisonersTheProtectingBrewerTheArraignmentOfTheDevilForStealingAwayPresidentBradshawANewBalladToAnOldTune，-TomOfBedlamSaintGeorgeAndTheDragon，AngliceMercuriusPoeticusTheSecondPartOfStGeorgeForEnglandANew-Year\'sGiftForTheRumpAProperNewBalladOnTheOldParliament；Or，TheSecondPartOfKnaveOutOfDoorsTheTaleOfTheCobblerAndTheVicarOfBrayTheGenevaBalladTheDevil\'sProgressOnEarth，OrHuggleDuggleABottleDefinitionOfThatFallenAngel，CalledAWhigTheDespondingWhigPhanatickZeal，OrALooking-glassForTheWhigsANewGameAtCards：Or，WinAtFirstAndLoseAtLastTheCavaleersLitanyTheCavalier\'sComplaintAnEchoToTheCavalier\'sComplaintARelationTheGloryOfTheseNationsTheNobleProgressOnTheKing\'sReturnTheBraveBarbaryACatchTheTurn-CoatTheClaretDrinker\'sSongTheLoyalSubjects\'HeartyWishesToKingCharlesII。
KingCharlesTheSecond\'sRestoration，29thMay。
TheJubilee，OrTheCoronationDayTheKingEnjoysHisOwnAgainACountrySong，IntituledTheRestorationHere\'sAHealthUntoHisMajestyTheWhigsDrownedInAnHonestToryHealthTheCavalierTheLamentationOfABadMarket，OrTheDisbandedSouldierTheCourtier\'sHealth；Or，TheMerryBoysOfTheTimesTheLoyalTories\'Delight；OrAPillForFanaticksTheRoyalAdmiralTheUnfortunateWhigsTheDownfallOfTheGoodOldCauseOldJemmyTheCloak\'sKnaveryTheTime-Server，OrAMedleyTheSoldier\'sDelightTheLoyalSoldierThePolititianANewDrollTheRoyalistTheRoyalist\'sResolveLoyaltyTurnedUpTrump，OrTheDangerOverTheLoyalist\'sEncouragementTheTrouperOnTheTimes，OrTheGoodSubject\'sWishTheJovialists\'CoronationTheLoyalPrisonerCanary\'sCoronationTheMournfulSubjects\"MementoMori\"
AccessionOfJamesII
OnTheMostHighAndMightyMonarchKingJamesInASummer\'sDayINTRODUCTION。
TheCavalierBalladsofEngland，liketheJacobiteBalladsofEnglandandScotlandatalaterperiod，areminesofwealthforthestudentofthehistoryandsocialmannersofourancestors。TherudebutoftenbeautifulpoliticallyricsoftheearlydaysoftheStuartswerefarmoreinterestingandimportanttothepeoplewhoheardorrepeatedthem，thananysimilarcompositionscanbeinourtime。Whentheprintingpresswasthemerevehicleofpolemicsfortheeducatedminority，andwhenthedailyjournalwasneitheraluxuryofthepoor，anecessityoftherich，noranappreciablepowerintheformationandguidanceofpublicopinion，thesongandtheballadappealedtothepassion，ifnottotheintellectofthemasses，andinstructedtheminalltheleadingeventsofthetime。
Inourdaythepeopleneednoinformationofthekind，fortheyprocureitfromthemorereadilyavailableandmorecopiousifnotmorereliable，sourceofthedailyandweeklypress。Thesongandballadhaveceasedtodealwithpublicaffairs。Nonewonesofthekindaremadeexceptasmiserableparodiesandburlesquesthatmayamusesobercostermongersandhalf-drunkenmenabouttown，whofrequentmusicsaloonsatmidnight，butwhichareoffensivetoeveryoneelse。Suchgenuineoldballadsasremaininthepopularmemoryareeitherfastdyingout，orrelateexclusivelytothenever-to-be-supersededtopicsoflove，war，andwine。Thepeopleofourdayhavelittleheartorappreciationforsong，exceptinScotlandandIreland。EnglandandAmericaaretooprosaicandtoobusy，andthemasses，notwithstandingalltheirsupposedadvantagesineducation，aremuchtoovulgartodelightineithersongorballadthatrisestothedignityofpoetry。Theyappreciatethebuffooneriesofthe\"NegroMinstrelsy，\"andtheinanitiesandthevapiditiesofsentimentallovesongs，buttheeleganceofsuchwritersasThomasMoore，andtheforceofsuchvigorousthinkersandtenderlyristsasRobertBurns，areabovetheirsphere，andarelefttoscholarsintheirclosetsandladiesintheirdrawing-
rooms。ThecasewasdifferentamongourancestorsinthememorableperiodofthestruggleforlibertythatcommencedinthereignofCharlesI。ThePuritanshadthepulpitontheirside，andfounditapowerfulinstrument。TheCavaliershadthesongwritersontheirs，andfoundthemequallyeffective。Andthesongandballadwritersofthatdaywerenotalwaysilliterateversifiers。Someofthemwerethechoicestwitsandmostaccomplishedgentlemenofthenation。Astheycouldnotreachtheearsoftheircountrymenbytheprintedbook，thepamphlet，orthenewspaper，normountthepulpitanddisputewithPuritanismonitsowngroundandinitsownprecincts，theyfoundthesong，theballad，andtheepigrammoreavailableamongamusicalandsong-lovingpeoplesuchastheEnglishthenwere，andtrustedtothesetokeepupthespiritofloyaltyintheevildaysoftheroyalcause，toteachcourageinadversity，andcheerfulnessinallcircumstances，andtoridiculethehypocriteswhomtheycouldnotshame，andthetyrantswhomtheycouldnotoverthrow。ThoughmanythousandsofthesehavebeenpreservedintheKing\'sPamphletsintheBritishMuseum，andinothercollectionswhichhavebeenfreelyransackedforthematerialsofthefollowingpages，asmanythousandsmorehaveundoubtedlyperished。Originallyprintedasbroadsides，andsoldforahalfpennyatcountryfairs，itusedtobethefashionofthepeasantrytopastethemupincupboards，oronthebacksofdoors，andfarmers\'wives，aswellasservantgirlsandfarmlabourers，whowereabletoread，wouldoftenpastethemonthelidsoftheirtrunks，asthebestmeansofpreservingthem。Thisisonereasonwhysomanyofthemhavebeenlostwithoutrecovery。ToSirW。C。
Trevelyanliteratureisindebtedfortherestorationofafewofthesewaifsandstrays，whichhefoundpastedinanoldtrunkofthedaysofCromwell，andwhichhecarefullydetachedandpresentedtotheBritishMuseum。Butasufficientnumberoftheseflyingleavesofsatire，sentiment，andloyaltyhavereachedourtime，tothrowacuriousandinstructivelightuponthefeelingsofthemenwhoresistedtheprogressoftheEnglishRevolution；andwhomadeloyaltytothepersonofthemonarch，evenwhenthemonarchwaswrong，thefirstofthecivicvirtues。Inthesuperabundanceofthematerialsatcommand，aswillbeseenfromtheappendedlistofbooksandMSS。whichhavebeenconsultedanddrawnupontoformthiscollection，thedifficultywastokeepwithinbounds，andtoselectonlysuchspecimensasmeritedaplaceinavolumenecessarilylimited，bytheircelebrity，theirwit，theirbeauty，theirhistoricalinterest，orthelighttheymighthappentothrowontheobscurebiographyofthemostremarkableactorsinthesceneswhichtheydescribe。Itwouldbetoomuchtoclaimfortheseballadstheexaltedtitleofpoetry。Theyarenotpoeticalinthehighestsenseoftheword，andpossiblywouldnothavebeensoeffectiveforthepurposewhichtheywereintendedtoserve，iftheirwritershadbeenmorefancifulandimaginative，orlessintentuponwhattheyhadtosaythanuponthemannerofsayingit。
Butifnotextremelypoetical，theyareextremelynational，andracyofthesoil；andsomeofthemarecertaintoliveaslongasthelanguagewhichproducedthem。Fortheconvenienceofreferenceandconsultationtheyhavebeenarrangedchronologically；beginningwiththediscontentsthatinauguratedthereignofCharlesI。，andfollowingregularlytothefinal，thoughshort-lived，triumphoftheCavaliercause，intheaccessionofJamesII。Afterhisill-
omenedadventtothethrone，theCavalierbecametheJacobite。InthiscollectionnoJacobitesongs，properlysocalled，areincluded，itbeingtheintentionofthepublisherstoissueacompanionvolume，oftheJacobiteBalladsofEngland，fromtheaccessionofJamesII。tothebattleofCulloden，shouldthepublicreceivethepresentvolumewithsufficientfavourtojustifytheventure。
TheEditorcannot，injusticetopreviousfellow-labourers，omittorecordhisobligationtotheinterestingvolume，withitslearnedannotations，contributedbyMrThomasWrighttothePercySociety；
ortoanotherandequallyvaluablecollection，editedbyMrJ。O。
Halliwell。
December，1862。
Ballad：WhenTheKingEnjoysHisOwnAgainThisisperhapsthemostpopularofalltheCavaliersongs-afavourwhichitpartlyowestotheexcellentmelodywithwhichitisassociated。Thesong，saysMrChappell，isascertainedtobebyMartinParker，bythefollowingextractfromtheGOSSIPS\'FEAST，orMoralTales，1647。\"Bymyfaith，MartinParkernevergotafairertreat：no，notwhenheinditedthatsweetballad，WhentheKingenjoyshisownagain。\"Inthepoet\'sBlindMan\'sBough（orBuff），1641，MartinParkersays，\"WhateveryetwaspublishedbymeWasknownasMartinParker，orM。P。；\"
butthissongwasprintedwithouthisnameorinitials，atatimewhenitwouldhavebeendangeroustogiveeitherhisownnameorthatofhispublisher。Ritsoncallsitthemostfamoussongofanytimeorcountry。InventedtosupportthedeclininginterestofCharlesI。，itservedafterwardswithmoresuccesstokeepupthespiritsoftheCavaliers，andpromotetherestorationofhisson；
aneventwhichitwasemployedtocelebratealloverthekingdom。
AttheRevolutionof1688，itofcoursebecameanadherentoftheexiledKing，whosecauseitneverdeserted。Itdidequalservicein1715and1745。ThetuneappearstohavebeenoriginallyknownasMARRYME，MARRYME，QUOTHTHEBONNIELASS。Booker，Pond，Hammond，Rivers，Swallow，Dade，and\"TheManintheMoon，\"wereallastrologersandAlmanacmakersintheearlydaysofthecivilwar。
\"TheManintheMoon\"appearstohavebeenaloyalistinhispredictions。Hammond\'sAlmanaciscalled\"bloody\"becausethecompileralwaystookcaretonotetheanniversaryofthedeath，execution，ordownfallofaRoyalist。
WhatBOOKERdothprognosticateConcerningkings\'orkingdoms\'fate？
IthinkmyselftobeaswiseAshethatgazethontheskies；
MyskillgoesbeyondthedepthofaPOND，OrRIVERSinthegreatestrain，TherebyIcantellallthingswillbewellWhentheKingenjoyshisownagain。
There\'sneitherSWALLOW，DOVE，norDADE，Cansoarmorehigh，ordeeperwade，NorshowareasonfromthestarsWhatcausethpeaceorcivilwars；
TheManintheMoonmaywearouthisshoonByrunningafterCharleshiswain：
Butall\'stonoend，forthetimeswillnotmendTilltheKingenjoyshisownagain。
ThoughforatimeweseeWhitehallWithcobwebshangingonthewallInsteadofsilkandsilverbrave，Whichformerlyitusedtohave，Withrichperfumeineveryroom，-
Delightfultothatprincelytrain，Whichagainyoushallsee，whenthetimeitshallbe，ThattheKingenjoyshisownagain。
FullfortyyearstheroyalcrownHathbeenhisfather\'sandhisown；
AndisthereanyonebutheThatinthesameshouldsharerbe？
ForwhobettermaythesceptreswayThanhethathathsuchrighttoreign？
Thenlet\'shopeforapeace，forthewarswillnotceaseTilltheKingenjoyshisownagain。
[DidWALKERnopredictionslackInHammond\'sbloodyalmanack？
Foretellingthingsthatwouldensue，Thatallprovesright，ifliesbetrue；
Butwhyshouldnothethepilloryforesee，WhereinpoorTobyoncewasta\'en？
AndalsoforeknowtothegallowshemustgoWhentheKingenjoyshisownagain？]（1）
TillthenuponArarat\'shillMyhopeshallcastheranchorstill，UntilIseesomepeacefuldoveBringhomethebranchIdearlylove；
ThenwillIwaittillthewatersabateWhichnowdisturbmytroubledbrain，ElseneverrejoicetillIhearthevoiceThattheKingenjoyshisownagain。
Ballad：WhenTheKingComesHomeInPeaceAgainFromabroadsideintheRoxburgheCollectionofBallads。ItappearstohavebeenwrittenshortlyafterMartinParker\'soriginalballadobtainedpopularityamongtheRoyalists，andtobebyanotherhand。Itbearsneitherdatenorprinter\'sname；andhas\"GodsavetheKing，Amen，\"inlargelettersattheend。
OxfordandCambridgeshallagree，Withhonourcrown\'d，anddignity；
Forlearnedmenshallthentakeplace，Andbadbesilencedwithdisgrace：
They\'llknowittobebutacasualtyThathathsolongdisturb\'dtheirbrain；
ForIcansurelytellthatallthingswillgowellWhentheKingcomeshomeinpeaceagain。
Churchgovernmentshallsettledbe，AndthenIhopeweshallagreeWithouttheirhelp，whosehigh-brain\'dzealHathlongdisturb\'dthecommonweal；
Greedoutofdate，andcobblersthatdoprateOfwarsthatstilldisturbtheirbrain；
Thewhichyouwillsee，whenthetimeitshallbeThattheKingcomeshomeinpeaceagain。
Thoughmanynowaremuchindebt，Andmanyshopsaretobelet，Agoldentimeisdrawingnear，Menshopsshalltaketoholdtheirware；
Andthenallourtradeshallflourishingbemade，Towhicherelongweshallattain；
ForstillIcantellallthingswillbewellWhentheKingcomeshomeinpeaceagain。
Maidensshallenjoytheirmates，Andhonestmentheirlostestates；
Womenshallhavewhattheydolack，Theirhusbands，whoarecomingback。
Whenthewarshaveanend，thenIandmyfriendAllsubjects\'freedomshallobtain；
BywhichIcantellallthingswillbewellWhenweenjoysweetpeaceagain。
ThoughpeoplenowwalkingreatfearAlongthecountryeverywhere，Thievesshallthentrembleatthelaw，Andjusticeshallkeeptheminawe：
TheFrenchiesshallfleewiththeirtreacherie，AndthefoesoftheKingashamedremain：
ThewhichyoushallseewhenthetimeitshallbeThattheKingcomeshomeinpeaceagain。
TheParliamentmustwillingbeThatalltheworldmayplainlyseeHowtheydolabourstillforpeace，Thatnowthesebloodywarsmaycease；
FortheywillgladlyspendtheirlivestodefendTheKinginallhisrighttoreign：
SothenIcantellallthingswillbewellWhenweenjoysweetpeaceagain。
WhenallthesethingstopassshallcomeThenfarewellMusket，Pick，andDrum，TheLambshallwiththeLionfeed，Whichwereahappytimeindeed。
OletuspraywemayallseethedayThatpeacemaygoverninhisname，ForthenIcantellallthingswillbewellWhentheKingcomeshomeinpeaceagain。
Ballad：ILoveMyKingAndCountryWellFromSongsandotherPoemsbyAlex。Brome，Gent。PublishedLondon1664；written1645。
IlovemyKingandcountrywell，Religionandthelaws；
WhichI\'mmadattheheartthate\'erwedidsellTobuythegoodoldcause。
TheseunnaturalwarsAndbrotherlyjarsArenodelightorjoytome；
ButitismydesireThatthewarsshouldexpire，AndtheKingandhisrealmsagree。
Ineveryetdidtakeuparms，AndyetIdaretodye；
ButI\'llnotbeseducedbyphanaticalcharmsTillIknowareasonwhy。
WhytheKingandthestateShouldfalltodebateIne\'ercouldyetareasonsee，ButIfindmanyoneWhythewarsshouldbedone，AndtheKingandhisrealmsagree。
IlovetheKingandtheParliament，ButIlovethembothtogether：
Andwhentheybydivisionasunderarerent，Iknow\'tisgoodforneither。
Whichsoe\'erofthoseBevictorious，I\'msureforusnogood\'twillbe，ForourplagueswillincreaseUnlesswehavepeace，AndtheKingandhisrealmsagree。
TheKingwithoutthemcan\'tlongstand，NortheywithouttheKing；
\'Tistheymustadvise，and\'tishemustcommand，Fortheirpowerfromhismustspring。
\'TisacomfortlessswayWhennonewillobey；
IftheKinghan\'thisright，whichwayshallwe？
Theymayvoteandmakelaws，ButnogoodtheywillcauseTilltheKingandhisrealmagree。
ApurereligionIwouldhave，Notmixtwithhumanwit；
AndIcannotendurethateachignorantknaveShoulddaretomeddlewithit。
ThetricksofthelawIwouldfainwithdraw，Thatitmaybealiketoeachdegree：
AndIfainwouldhavesuchAsdomeddlesomuch，WiththeKingandthechurchagree。
Wehavepray\'dandpray\'dthatthewarsmightcease，Andwebefreemenmade；
Iwouldfight，ifmyfightingwouldbringanypeace，Butwarisbecomeatrade。
OurservantsdidrideWithswordsbytheirside，Andmadetheirmastersfootmenbe；
Butwe\'llbenomoreslavesTothebeggarsandknavesNowtheKingandtherealmsdoagree。
Ballad：TheCommonersWrittenin1645totheClub-men，byAlex。Brome。
Comeyourways，BonnyboysOfthetown，Fornowisyourtimeornever：
ShallyourfearsOryourcaresCastyoudown？
HangyourwealthAndyourhealth，Getrenown。
Weareallundoneforever，NowtheKingandthecrownAretumblingdown，Andtherealmdothgroanwithdisasters；
AndthescumofthelandArethementhatcommand，Andourslavesarebecomeourmasters。
Nowourlives，Children，wives，Andestate，Areapreytothelustandplunder，TotherageOfourage；
AndthefateOfourlandIsathand；
\'TistoolateTotreadtheseusurpersunder。
Firstdowngoesthecrown，Thenfollowsthegown，Thuslevell\'darewebytheRoundhead；
WhileChurchandStatemustFeedtheirprideandtheirlust，Andthekingdomandkingbeconfounded。
ShallwestillSufferillAndbedumb，Andleteveryvarletundous？
ShallwedoubtOfeachloutThatdothcome，WithavoiceLikethenoiseOfadrum，Andaswordorabuff-coat，tous？
ShallweloseourestatesByplunderandrates，Tobedeckthoseproudupstartsthatswagger？
RatherfightforyourmeatWhichthoselocustsdoeat，Noweveryman\'sabeggar。
Ballad：TheRoyalistByAlex。Brome。Written1646。
Comepassaboutthebowltome，AhealthtoourdistressedKing；
Thoughwe\'reinholdletcupsgofree，Birdsinacagemayfreelysing。
ThegrounddoestipplehealthsafarWhenstormsdofall，andshallnotwe？
AsorrowdaresnotshowitsfaceWhenweareships，andsack\'sthesea。
Poxonthisgrief，hangwealth，let\'ssing；
Shall\'skillourselvesforfearofdeath？
We\'lllivebyth\'airwhichsongsdobring，Oursighingdoesbutwasteourbreath。
Thenletusnotbediscontent，Nordrinkaglassthelessofwine；
Invainthey\'llthinktheirplaguesarespentWhenoncetheyseewedon\'trepine。
Wedonotsufferherealone，Thoughwearebeggar\'d，so\'stheKing；
\'Tissint\'havewealthwhenhehasnone，Tush！poverty\'saroyalthing！
Whenwearelardedwellwithdrink，Ourheadshallturnasroundastheirs，Ourfeetshallrise，ourbodiessinkCleandownthewindlikeCavaliers。
Fillthisunnaturalquartwithsack，Natureallvacuumsdothdecline；
Ourselveswillbeazodiac，Andeverymouthshallbeasign。
MethinksthetravelsoftheglassArecircular，likePlato\'syear；
WhereeverythingisasitwasLet\'stippleround：andso\'tishere。
Ballad：TheNewCourtierByAlex。Brome。1648。
SinceitmustbesoThensoletitgo，Letthegiddy-brain\'dtimesturnround；
Sincewehavenokingletthegobletbecrown\'d，Ourmonarchythuswillrecover：
WhilethepottlesareweepingWe\'lldrenchoursadsoulsInbig-belliedbowls；
Oursorrowsinsackshallliesteeping，Andwe\'lldrinktilloureyesdorunover；
AndproveitbyreasonThatitcanbenotreasonTodrinkandtosingAmournivalofhealthstoournew-crown\'dKing。
Letusallstandbare；-
Inthepresenceweare，Letournoseslikebonfiresshine；
Insteadoftheconduits，letthepottlesrunwine，Toperfectthisnewcoronation；
AndwethatareloyalIndrinkshallbepeers，WhilethatfacethatwearsPureclaret，looksliketheblood-royal，Andoutstaresthebonesofthenation：
Insignofobedience，OuroathofallegianceBeer-glassesshallbe，Andhethattipplestenisofthenobility。
ButifinthisreignThehalbertedtrainOrtheconstableshouldrebel，Andshouldmaketheirturbill\'dmilitiatoswell，AndagainsttheKing\'spartyraisearms；
Thenthedrawers，likeyeomenOftheguards，withquartpotsShallfuddlethesots，Whilewemake\'embothcuckoldsandfreemen；
Andontheirwivesbeatupalarums。
ThusaseachhealthpassesWe\'lltripletheglasses，AndholditnosinTobeloyalanddrinkindefenceofourKing。
Ballad：UponTheCavaliersDepartingOutOfLondonByAlex。Brome。
Nowfaretheewell，London，Thounextmustbeundone，\'Causethouhastundoneusbefore；
ThiscauseandthistyrantHadneverplay\'dthishighrantWere\'tnotforthyARGENTD\'OR。
Nowwemustdesertthee，Withthelinesthatbegirtthee，Andthered-coatedsaintsdomineer；
Whowithlibertyfoolthee，Whileamonsterdothrulethee，Andthoufeel\'stwhatbeforethoudidstfear。
Nowjusticeandfreedom，Withthelawsthatdidbreed\'em，AresenttoJamaicaforgold，Andthosethatupheld\'emHavepowerbutseldom，Forjusticeisbarter\'dandsold。
NowtheChristianreligionMustseekanewregion，Andtheoldsaintsgivewaytothenew；
AndwethatareloyalVailtothosethatdestroyall，WhentheChristiangivesplacetotheJew。
Butthisisourglory，InthiswretchedstoryCalamitiesfallonthebest；
AndthosethatdestroyusDobetteremployus，Tosingtilltheyaresupprest。
Ballad：AMadWorld，MyMastersFromtheKing\'spamphlets，BritishMuseum。
WehaveaKing，andyetnoKing，Forhehathlosthispower；
For\'gainsthiswillhissubjectsareImprison\'dintheTower。
Wehadsomelaws（butnownolaws）
Bywhichheheldhiscrown；
Andwehadestatesandliberties，Butnowthey\'revoteddown。
Wehadreligion，butoflateThat\'sbeatendownwithclubs；
WhilstthatprofanenessauthorizedIsbelchedforthintubs。
Wewerefreesubjectsborn，butnowWearebyforcemadeslaves，Bysomewhomwedidcountourfriends，Butintheendprovedknaves。
AndnowtosuchagrievousheightAreourmisfortunesgrown，ThatourestatesaretookawayBytricksbeforene\'erknown。
ForthereareagentssentabroadMosthumblyfortocraveOuralms；butiftheyaredenied，Andofusnothinghave，ThenbyavoteEXTEMPORE
Wearetoprisonsent，Mark\'dwiththenameofenemy，ToKingandParliament：
Andduringourimprisonment，TheirlawlessbullsdoplunderAlicensetotheirsoldiers，Ourhousesfortoplunder。
AndiftheirhoundsdochancetosmellAmanwhosefortunesareOfsomeaccount，whosepurseisfull，Whichnowissomewhatrare；
AMONSTERnow，DELINQUENTterm\'d，Heisdeclaredtobe，Andthathislands，aswellasgoods，Sequester\'doughttobe。
Asifourprisonsweretoogood，HeistoYarmouthsent，ByvirtueofawarrantfromTheKingandParliament。
Thusinourroyalsovereign\'sname，Andekehispowerinfused，Andbythevirtueofthesame，Heandallhisabused。
ForbythismeanshiscastlesnowAreinthepowerofthoseWhotreach\'rously，withmightandmain，Dostrivehimtodepose。
Arise，therefore，braveBritishmen，FightforyourKingandState，Againstthosetrait\'rousmenthatstriveThisrealmtoruinate。
\'TisPym，\'tisPymandhiscolleagues，Thatdidourwoeengender；
Noughtbuttheirlivescanendourwoes，Andusinsafetyrender。
Ballad：TheManO\'TheMoonHogg，inhissecondseriesofJacobiteRelics，statesthathe\"gotthissongamongsomeoldpapersbelongingtoMrOrrofAlloa，\"andthathenevermetwithitelsewhere。InhisfirstseriesheprintedaScottishsongbeginning，-
\"ThenwasamancamefronthemoonAndlandedinourtown，sir，AndhehasswornasolemnoathThatallbutknavesmustdown，sir。\"
InMartinParker\'sforegoingballad，\"WhentheKingenjoyshisownagain，\"thereisalsoanallusiontothemaninthemoon：-
\"TheManintheMoonMaywearouthisshoonByrunningafterCharleshiswain；\"
asitwouldappearthatthe\"ManintheMoon，\"wasthetitleassumedbyanalmanack-makerofthetimeoftheCommonwealth，who，likeotherastronomersandastrologers，predictedtheKing\'srestoration。Inthissongthe\"Mano\'theMoon\"clearlysignifiesKingCharles。
Themano\'themoonforever！
Themano\'themoonforever！
We\'lldrinktohimstillInamerrycupofale，-
Here\'sthemano\'themoonforever！
Themano\'themoon，here\'stohim！
Howfewtherebethatknowhim！
Butwe\'lldrinktohimstillInamerrycupofale，-
Themano\'themoon，here\'stohim！
Bravemano\'themoon，wehailthee，Thetrueheartne\'ershallfailthee；
Forthedaythat\'sgoneAndthedaythat\'sourown-
Bravemano\'themoon，wehailthee。
Wehaveseenthebearbestridethee，Andthecloudsofwinterhidethee，ButthemoonischangedAndhereweareranged，-
Bravemano\'themoon，webidethee。
Themano\'themoonforever！
Themano\'themoonforever！
We\'lldrinktohimstillInamerrycupofale，-
Here\'sthemano\'themoonforever！
Wehavegrievedthelandshouldshunthee，Andhaveneverceasedtomournthee，ButforallourgriefTherewasnorelief，-
Now，mano\'themoon，returnthee。
There\'sOrionwithhisgoldenbelt，AndMars，thatburningmover，ButofallthelightsThatrulethenights，Themano\'themoonforever！
Ballad：TheTub-PreacherBySamuelButler（AuthorofHudibras）。Tothetuneof\"TheOldCourtieroftheQueen\'s。\"
Withfaceandfashiontobeknown，Witheyesallwhite，andmanyagroan，Withneckawryandsnivellingtone，Andhandkerchieffromnosenew-blown，AndlovingcanttosisterJoan；
\'Tisanewteacheraboutthetown，Oh！thetown\'snewteacher！
Withcozeninglaugh，andhollowcheek，Togetnewgatheringseveryweek，Withpaltrysenseasmancanspeak，WithsomesmallHebrew，andnoGreek，Withhumsandhawswhenstuff\'stoseek；
\'Tisanewteacher，etc。
Withhaircutshorterthanthebrow，Withlittleband，asyouknowhow，WithcloaklikePaul，nocoatItrow，Withsurplicenone，norgirdlenow，Withhandstothump，norkneestobow；
\'Tisanewteacher，etc。
Withshop-boardbreedingandintrusion，Bysomeoutlandishinstitution，WithCalvin\'smethodandconclusion，Tobringallthingsintoconfusion，Andfar-stretchedsighsformereillusion；
\'Tisanewteacher，etc。
Withthreatsofabsolutedamnation，ButcertaintyofsomesalvationTohisnewsect，noteverynation，Withelectionandreprobation，Andwithsomeuseofconsolation；
\'Tisanewteacher，etc。
WithtroopsexpectinghimatdoorTohearasermonandnomore，Andwomenfollowhimgoodstore，AndwithgreatBiblestoturno\'er，WhilstTomwritesnotes，asbar-boysscore，\'Tisanewteacher，etc。
Withdoublecaptoputhisheadin，Thatlookslikeablackpottipp\'dwithtin；
Whilewithanticgestureshedothgapeandgrin；
Thesistersadmire，andhewheedlesthemin，Whotocheattheirhusbandsthinknosin；
\'Tisanewteacher，etc。
Withgreatpretendedspiritualmotions，Andmanyfinewhimsicalnotions，Withblindzealandlargedevotions，Withbroachingrebellionandraisingcommotions，AndpoisoningthepeoplewithGenevapotions；
\'Tisanewteacher，etc。
Ballad：TheNewLitanyFromtheKing\'spamphlets，BritishMuseum。Satiresintheformofalitanywerecommonfrom1646to1746，andevenlater。
Fromanextemporeprayerandagodlyditty，Fromthechurlishgovernmentofacity，Fromthepowerofacountrycommittee，Liberanos，Domine。
FromtheTurk，thePope，andtheScottishnation，Frombeinggovern\'dbyproclamation，AndfromanoldProtestant，quiteoutoffashion，Libera，etc。
Frommeddlingwiththosethatareoutofourreaches，Fromafightingpriest，andasoldierthatpreaches，Fromanignoramusthatwrites，andawomanthatteaches，Libera，etc。
Fromthedoctrineofdeposingofaking，FromtheDIRECTORY，（2）oranysuchthing，Fromafinenewmarriagewithoutaring，Libera，etc。
Fromacitythatyieldsatthefirstsummons，Fromplunderinggoods，eithermanorwoman\'s，OrhavingtodowiththeHouseofCommons，Libera，etc。
Fromastumblinghorsethattumbleso\'erando\'er，Fromusheringalady，orwalkingbefore，FromanEnglish-Irishrebel，newlycomeo\'er，（3）
Libera，etc。
Fromcompounding，orhanginginasilkenaltar，Fromoathsandcovenants，andbeingpoundedinamortar，Fromcontributions，orfree-quarter，Libera，etc。
Frommouldybread，andmustybeer，Fromaholiday\'sfast，andaFriday\'scheer，Fromabrother-hood，andashe-cavalier，Libera，etc。
FromNickNeuter，foryou，andforyou，FromThomasTurn-coat，thatwillneverprovetrue，FromareverendRabbithat\'sworsethanaJew，Libera，etc。
Fromacountryjusticethatstilllooksbig，FromswallowinguptheItalianfig，OrlearningoftheScottishjig，Libera，etc。
Frombeingtakeninadisguise，Frombelievingoftheprintedlies，FromtheDevilandfromtheExcise，（4）
Libera，etc。
Fromabrokenpatewithapintpot，ForfightingforIknownotwhat，AndfromafriendasfalseasaScot，Libera，etc。
Fromonethatspeaksnosense，yettalksallthathecan，FromanoldwomanandaParliamentman，FromanAnabaptistandaPresbyterman，Libera，etc。
FromIrishrebelsandWelshhubbub-men，FromIndependentsandtheirtub-men，Fromsheriffs\'bailiffs，andtheirclub-men，Libera，etc。
Fromonethatcaresnotwhathesaith，Fromtrustingonethatneverpayeth，Fromaprivatepreacherandapublicfaith，Libera，etc。
FromavapouringhorseandaRoundheadinbuff，FromroaringJackCavee，withmoneylittleenough，Frombeadsandsuchidolatrousstuff，Libera，etc。
Fromholydays，andallthat\'sholy，FromMay-polesandfiddlers，andallthat\'sjollyFromLatinorlearning，sincethatisfolly，Libera，etc。
Andnowtomakeanendofall，IwishtheRoundheadshadafall，OrelsewerehangedinGoldsmith\'sHall。
Amen。
BenedicatDominus。
Ballad：TheOldProtestant\'sLitanyAgainstallsectariesAndtheirdefendants，BothPresbyteriansAndIndependents。
MrWalterWilkins，inhisPoliticalBalladsoftheSeventeenthandEighteenthCenturies，says，theimprintofthisbroadsideintimatesthatitwaspublishedin\"theyearofHope，1647，\"andThomson，thecollector，addedtheprecisedate，the7thofSeptember。
Thatthouwiltbepleasedtograntourrequests，Andquitedestroyallthevipers\'nests，ThatEnglandandhertruereligionmolests，Terogamusaudinos。
ThatthouwiltbepleasedtocensurewithpityThepresentestateofouroncefamouscity；
Letherstillbegovern\'dbymenjustandwitty，Terogamus，etc。
ThatthouwiltbepleasedtoconsidertheTower，AndallotherprisonsintheParliament\'spower，WhereKingCharleshisfriendsfindtheirwelcomebutsour，Terogamus，etc。
ThatthouwiltbepleasedtolookonthegriefOftheKing\'soldservants，andsendthemrelief，Restoretotheyeomeno\'th\'Guardchinesofbeef，Terogamus，etc。
ThatthouwiltbepleasedveryquicklytobringUntohisjustrightsoursomuch-wrong\'dKing，Thathemaybehappyineverything，Terogamus，etc。
ThatWhitehallmayshineinitspristinelustre，ThattheParliamentmaymakeageneralmuster，Thatknavesmaybepunish\'dbymenwhoarejuster，Terogamus，etc。
Thatnowthedog-daysarefullyexpired，Thatthosecursedcurs，whichourpatiencehavetired，Maysufferwhatisbytruejusticerequired，Terogamus，etc。
ThatthouwiltbepleasedtoinclineconqueringThomas（WhonowhathbothcityandTowergottenfromus），Thathemaybejustinperforminghispromise，Terogamus，etc。
ThatourhopefulPrinceandourgraciousQueen（WhomwehereinEnglandlongtimehavenotseen）
Maysoonberestoredtowhattheyhavebeen，Terogamus，etc。
ThattherestoftheroyalissuemaybeFromtheirParliamentaryguardianssetfree，Andbekeptaccordingtotheirhighdegree，Terogamus，etc。
ThatourancientLiturgymayberestored，Thattheorgans（bysectariessomuchabhorr\'d）
Maysounddivinepraises，accordingtotheword，Terogamus，etc。
Thattheringinmarriage，thecrossatthefont，WhichthedevilandtheRoundheadssomuchaffront，Maybeusedagain，asbeforetheywerewont，Terogamus，etc。
ThatEpiscopacy，usedinitsrightkind，InEnglandoncemoreentertainmentmayfind，ThatScotsandlewdfactionsmaygodownthewind，Terogamus，etc。
ThatthouwiltbepleasedagaintorestoreAllthingsindueorder，astheywerebefore，ThattheChurchandtheStatemaybevex\'dnomore，Terogamus，etc。
ThatalltheKing\'sfriendsmayenjoytheirestates，Andnotbekept，astheyhavebeen，atlowrates，Thatthepoormayfindcomfortagainattheirgates，Terogamus，etc。
Thatthouwiltallouroppressionsremove，Andgrantusfirmfaithandhope，join\'dwithtruelove，Convertorconfoundallwhichvirtuereprove，Terogamus，etc。
Thatallpeevishsectsthatwouldliveuncontroll\'d，Andwillnotbegovern\'d，asallsubjectsshould，ToNewEnglandmaypack，orlivequieti\'th\'Old，Terogamus，etc。
ThatgraciousKingCharles，withhischildrenandwife，Wholongtimehavesuffer\'dthroughthiscivilstrife，Mayendwithhighhonourtheirnaturallife，Terogamus，etc。
Thattheywhohaveseizedonhonestmen\'streasure，OnlyfortheirloyaltytoGodandtoCaesar，Mayintimeconvenientfindmeasureformeasure，Terogamus，etc。
Thatthoualltheseblessingsuponuswiltsend，WearenoINDEPENDENTS，onTheewedepend，Andaswebelieve，fromallharmusdefend；
Terogamus，etc。
Ballad：ViveLeRoyFromacollectionofsongs，1640to1660。ItisalsotobefoundintheadditionalMSS。，No。11，608，p。54，inthecollectionintheBritishMuseum。ItwassungtotheairofLoveliesbleeding，-andwas，saysMrChappell，\"theGodsavetheKing\"ofCharlesI。，CharlesII。，andJamesII。
Whatthoughthezealotspulldowntheprelates，Pushatthepulpit，andkickatthecrown，Shallwenotneveroncemoreendeavour，Strivetopurchaseourroyallrenown？
ShallnottheRoundheadfirstbeconfounded？
Sa，sa，sa，say，boys，ha，ha，ha，ha，boys，Thenwe\'llreturnwithtriumphandjoy。
Thenwe\'llbemerry，drinkwhitewineandsherry，Thenwewillsing，boys，GodblesstheKing，boys，Castupourcaps，andcry，VIVELEROY。
WhatthoughthewisemakeAldermanIsaacPutusinprisonandstealourestates，Thoughwebeforcedtobeunhorsed，Andwalkonfootasitpleaseththefates；
IntheKing\'sarmynomanshallharmye。
Thencomealong，boys，valiantandstrong，boys，Fightforyourgoods，whichtheRoundheadsenjoy；
AndwhenyouventureLondontoenter，Andwhenyoucome，boys，withfifeanddrum，boys，Isaachimselfshallcry，VIVELEROY。
Ifyouwillchoosethem，donotrefusethem，SincehonestParliamentnevermadethieves，Charleswillnotfurtherhaveroguesdiptinmurder，Neitherbyleases，longlives，norreprieves。
\'TistheconditionsandpropositionsWillnotbegranted，thenbenotdaunted，Wewillourhonestoldcustomsenjoy；
Paul\'snotrejected，willberespected，Andinthequiervoicesrisehigher，Thankstotheheavens，and（cry），VIVELEROY。
Ballad：TheCavalierBySamuelButler。FromhisPosthumousWorks。AsomewhatdifferentversionappearsinChappell\'sPopularMusicoftheOldenTime。
HethatisaclearCavalierWillnotrepine，AlthoughHispocketgrowSoverylowHecannotgetwine。
FortuneisalassWillembrace，Butsoondestroy；
Bornfree，InlibertyWe\'llalwaysbe，SingingVIVELEROY。
Virtueisitsownreward，AndFortuneisawhore；
There\'snonebutknavesandfoolsregardher，Orherpowerimplore。
ButhethatisatrustyROGER，AndwillservetheKing；
Altho\'hebeatatter\'dsoldier，Yetmayskipandsing：
Whilstwethatfightforlove，MayinthewayofhonourproveThattheywhomakesportofusMaycomeshortofus；
Fatewillflatterthem，Andwillscatterthem；
WhilstourloyaltyLooksuponroyalty，Wethatlivepeacefully，MaybesuccessfullyCrown\'dwithacrownatlast。
Tho\'arealhonestmanMaybequiteundone，He\'llshowhisallegiance，Love，andobedience；
Thosewillraisehimup，Honourstayshimup，Virtuekeepshimup，Andwepraisehimup。
Whilstthevaincourtiersdine，Withtheirbottlesfullofwine，Honourwillmakehimfast。
FreelythenLet\'sbehonestmenAndkickatfate，ForwemaylivetoseeOurloyaltyValuedatahigherrate。
HethatbearsaswordOrawordagainstthethrone，AnddoesprofanelyprateToabusethestate，Hathnokindnessforhisown。
Whattho\'paintedplumesandprayersAretheprosp\'rousmen，Yetwe\'llattendourownaffairs\'Tilltheycometo\'tagen；
Treacherymaybefacedwithlight，Andletcherylinedwithfurr；
Acuckoldmaybemadeaknight，SingFORTUNEDELAGUERRE。
Butwhat\'sthattous，braveboys，Thatarerighthonestmen？
We\'llconquerandcomeagain，Beatupthedrumagain；
HeyforCAVALIERS，HoeforCAVALIERS，DrinkforCAVALIERS，FightforCAVALIERS，Dub-a-dub，dub-a-dub，HaveatOldBEELZEBUB，OLIVERstinksforfear。
FIFTHMONARCHY-MENmustdown，boys，Withbulleysofeverysectintown，boys；
We\'llrallyandto\'tagain，Give\'emtheroutagain；
Flylikelightabout，Facetotheright-about，ChargethemhomeagainWhentheycomeonagain；
SINGTANTARARARA，BOYS，TANTARARARA，BOYS，ThisisthelifeofanOldCavalier。
Ballad：ACaveatToTheRoundheadsFromthePosthumousWorksofSamuelButler。
IcometochargeyeThatfighttheclergy，Andpullthemitrefromtheprelate\'shead，ThatyouwillbewaryLestyoumiscarryInallthosefactioushumoursyouhavebred；
ButasforBROWNISTSwe\'llhavenone，Buttakethemallandhangthemonebyone。
YourwickedactionsJoin\'dinfactionsAreallbutaimstorobtheKingofhisdue；
ThengivethisreasonForyourtreason，Thatyou\'llberuled，ifhe\'llberuledbyyou。
Thenleavethesefactions，zealousbrother，Lestyoubehangedoneagainstanother。
Ballad：Hey，Then，UpGoWeThissong，saysMrChappell，inhisPopularMusicoftheOldenTime，whichdescribeswithsomehumourthetasteofthePuritans，mightpassforaPuritansong，ifitwerenotcontainedinthe\"Shepherds\'Oracles，\"byFrancisQuarles，1646。Hewascup-bearertoElizabeth，QueenofBohemia，daughterofJamesI。，andafterwardschronologertothecityofLondon。Hediedin1644，andhisShepherds\'Oracleswereaposthumouspublication。ItwasoftenreprintedduringtheRestoration，andreproducedandslightlyalteredbyThomasDurfey，inhis\"PillstoPurgeMelancholy，\"wheretheburthenis，\"Hey，boys，upgowe。\"
Knowthis，mybrethren，heavenisclear，Andallthecloudsaregone；
Therighteousmanshallflourishnow，Gooddaysarecomingon。
Thencome，mybrethren，andbeglad，Andekerejoycewithme；
Lawnsleevesandrochetsshallgodown，Andhey，then，upgowe。
We\'llbreakthewindowswhichthewhoreOfBabylonhathpainted，AndwhenthepopishsaintsaredownThenBarrowshallbesainted；
There\'sneithercrossnorcrucifixShallstandformentosee，Rome\'strashandtrumperyshallgodown，Andhey，then，upgowe。
Whate\'erthePopishhandshavebuiltOurhammersshallundo；
We\'llbreaktheirpipesandburntheircopes，Andpulldownchurchestoo；
We\'llexercisewithinthegroves，Andteachbeneathatree；
We\'llmakeapulpitofacask，Andhey，then，upgowe。
We\'llputdownUniversities，Wherelearningisprofest，BecausetheypractiseandmaintainThelanguageoftheBeast；
We\'lldrivethedoctorsoutofdoors，Andallthatlearnedbe；
We\'llcryallartsandlearningdown，Andhey，then，upgowe。
We\'lldownwithdeansandprebends，too，AndIrejoycetotellyeWethenshallgetourfillofpig，Andcaponsforthebelly。
We\'llburntheFathers\'weightytomes，AndmaketheSchool-menflee；
We\'lldownwithallthatsmellsofwit，Andhey，then，upgowe。
IfoncetheAntichristiancrewBecrush\'dandoverthrown，We\'llteachthenobleshowtostoop，Andkeepthegentrydown：
Goodmannershaveanillreport，Andturntopride，wesee，We\'llthereforeputgoodmannersdown，Andhey，then，upgowe。
Thenameoflordsshallbeabhorr\'d，Foreveryman\'sabrother；
NoreasonwhyinChurchandStateOnemanshouldruleanother；
ButwhenthechangeofgovernmentShallsetourfingersfree，We\'llmakethesewantonsistersstoop，Andhey，then，upgowe。
WhatthoughtheKingandParliamentDonotaccordtogether，Wehavemorecausetobecontent，Thisisoursunshineweather：
Forifthatreasonshouldtakeplace，Andtheyshouldonceagree，WhowouldbeinaRoundhead\'scase，Forhey，then，upgowe。
Whatshouldwedo，then，inthiscase？
Let\'sputittoaventure；
Ifthatweholdoutsevenyears\'spaceWe\'llsueoutourindenture。
Atimemaycometomakeusrue，Andtimemaysetusfree，Exceptthegallowsclaimhisdue，Andhey，then，upgowe。
Ballad：TheCleanContraryWay，Or，ColonelVenne\'sEncouragementToHisSoldiersTotheairof\"Hey，then，upgowe。\"FromaCollectionofLoyalSongswrittenagainsttheRumpParliament。
Fighton，bravesoldiers，forthecause，FearnottheCavaliers；
Theirthreat\'ningsareassenselessasOurjealousiesandfears。
Tisyoumustperfectthisgreatwork，Andallmalignantsslay；
YoumustbringbacktheKingagainThecleancontraryway。
\'Tisforreligionthatyoufight，Andforthekingdom\'sgood；
Byrobbingchurches，plunderingthem，Andsheddingguiltlessblood。
Downwiththeorthodoxaltrain，Allloyalsubjectsslay；
Whenthesearegone，weshallbeblestThecleancontraryway。
WhenCHARLESwehavemadebankrupt，Ofpowerandcrownberefthim，Andallhisloyalsubjectsslain，Andnonebutrebelslefthim；
Whenwehavebeggar\'dalltheland，Andsentourtrunksaway，We\'llmakehimthenagloriousprinceThecleancontraryway。
\'TistopreservehisMajestyThatweagainsthimfight，Noreverarewebeatenback，Becauseourcauseisright：
IfanymakeascrupleatOurDeclarations，say，-
Whofightforus，fightfortheKingThecleancontraryway。
AtKEINTON，BRAINSFORD，PLYMOUTH，YORK，Anddiversplacesmore，Whatvictorieswesaintsobtain，Thelikene\'erseenbefore：
HowoftenwePrinceRUPERTkill\'d，Andbravelywontheday，ThewickedCavaliersdidrunThecleancontraryway。
Thetruereligionwemaintain，Thekingdom\'speaceandplenty；
TheprivilegeofParliamentNotknowntooneandtwenty；
Theancientfundamentallaws，AndteachmentoobeyTheirlawfulsovereign，andalltheseThecleancontraryway。
Wesubjects\'libertiespreserveByimprisonmentandplunder，AnddoenrichourselvesandstateBykeepingth\'wickedunder。
WemustpreservemechanicksnowTolectorizeandpray；
BythemthegospelisadvancedThecleancontraryway。
AndthoughtheKingbemuchmisledBythatmalignantcrew，He\'llfindushonestatthelast，Giveallofusourdue。
Forwedowiselyplot，andplotRebelliontoalloy，HeseeswestandforpeaceandtruthThecleancontraryway。
ThepublickfaithshallsaveoursoulsAndourgoodworkstogether；
Andshipsshallsaveourlives，thatstayOnlyforwindandweather：
ButwhenourfaithandworksfalldownAndallourhopesdecay，OuractswillbearusuptoheavenThecleancontraryway。
Ballad：TheCameronianCatAwell-knownsongfromHogg\'sJacobiteRelics；andpopularamongtheCavaliersbothofEnglandandScotlandinthedaysoftheCommonwealth。Itwasusuallysungtoapsalmtune；thesingersimitatingthestyleandmannerofaprecentorataPresbyterianchurch。
TherewasaCameroniancatWashuntingforaprey，Andinthehouseshecatch\'damouseUpontheSabbath-day。
TheWhig，beingoffendedAtsuchanactprofane，Laidbyhisbook，thecathetook，Andboundherinachain。
Thoudamn\'d，thoucursedcreature，Thisdeedsodarkwiththee，Think\'stthoutobringtohellbelowMyholywifeandme？
AssurethyselfthatforthedeedThoubloodforbloodshaltpay，ForkillingoftheLord\'sownmouseUpontheSabbath-day。
Thepresbyterlaidbythebook，Andearnestlyhepray\'dThatthegreatsinthecathaddoneMightnotonhimbelaid。
AndstraighttoexecutionPoorpussyshewasdrawn，Andhighhang\'dupuponatree-
Thepreachersungapsalm。
Andwhentheworkwasended，Theythoughtthecatneardead，Shegaveapaw，andthenamew，Andstretchedoutherhead。
Thyname，saidhe，shallcertainlyAbeaconstillremain，AterroruntoevilonesForevermore，Amen。
Ballad：TheRoyalFeastALoyallSongoftheRoyallFeastkeptbythePrisonersintheTowre，Augustlast，withtheNames，Titles，andCharactersofeveryPrisoner。BySirF。W。，KnightandBaronet，Prisoner。（Sept。
16th，1647。）
\"InthenegotiationsbetweentheKingandtheParliamentduringthesummerandautumnofthisyear，\"saysMrThomasWrightinhisPoliticalBalladsoftheCommonwealth，publishedforthePercySociety，\"thecaseoftheroyalistprisonersintheTowerwasfrequentlybroughtintoquestion。Thelatterseizedtheoccasionofcomplainingagainsttherigours（complaintsapparentlyexaggerated）whichwereexertedagainstthem，andonthe16thJune，1647，waspublished\'ATrueRelationofthecruellandunparallel\'dOppressionwhichhathbeenillegallyimposedupontheGentlemenPrisonersintheTowerofLondon。\'TheseveralpetitionscontainedinthistracthavethesignaturesofFrancisHoward，HenryBedingfield，WalterBlount，GilesStrangwaies，FrancisButler，HenryVaughan，ThomasLunsford，RichardGibson，Tho。Violet，JohnMorley，FrancisWortley，Edw。Bishop，JohnHewet，WingfieldBodenham，HenryWarren，W。Morton，JohnSlaughter，GilbertSwinhow。\"
Onthe19thofAugust（accordingtotheMODERATEINTELLIGENCERofthatdate）theKingsenttotheroyalprisonersintheTowertwofatbucksforafeast。Thiscircumstancewastheoriginofthepresentballad。ItwaswrittenbySirFrancisWortley，oneoftheprisoners。Thisballad，aswelearnbytheconcludinglines，wastobesungtothepopulartuneof\"ChevyChace。\"