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1.122-123v S888 1 Better late thrive than never Better Late Thrive Than Never AMongst all the creatures by sea land & Ayre,/ [?] beleeue me I thinke there is no man, oh how a rich Goldsmith was cozend. [cols 1-2; with variations] [I] told him that twas but an hower before/ [?] contrary unto his owne wishes:) [t]he rich Goldsmith he cozens, etc. [cols. 3-4; with variations] Cropped title: [?], / [o]r, a pretty Iest of a Bride and a Bridegroome, where the Bridegroo[me] [w]a[s] / most nearely deceived of his Sweet-heart by a Seruingman.; formerly conjoined single sheet oblong folio, cut in two parts and hinged, with recto: The vnnatural Wife: / Or, The lamentable Murther, of one goodman Dauis, . . .; Cropped first line: [A]Mongst all the creatures by sea land and Ayre, / [?] . . . ; cropped refrain, column 1 & 2: [o]h how a rich Goldsmith was cozend, was cozened, [o]h how a rich Goldsmith was co[z]end. Date 1630 from STC. Pepys 1.122-223v STC 14524.5 [G. Purslowe, c.1630] Woodblock 1: first 1/2 sheet, above column 1: A man and a woman stand facing each other. On the ground between them stands an indeterminate object (possibly a giant ring?) The woman stands to the right of the woodcut, her right arm extended towards the man, and her left arm across her body. She wears an elaborate dress, with a short overskirt, a tall collar, low shoes, and a hat with a feather. The man to the left of the cut holds his left hand to his chest, and his right hand on his hip. He is dressed in a doublet or jerkin with a collar, short breeches, hose, and low shoes. : 60 x 70 Woodblock 2: : A man stands in a wide stance, with his right hand on his chest and his left hand extended across his body. He wears a wide brimmed tall hat with a plume, a small ruff, short pantaloons or slops, ans a sword at his waist. He has an open cloak, and his hose are held with ribbon garters, and he has riding boots with spurs. Some grass is behind him. The man appears to be smiling: 84 x 62 Woodblock 3: : An aristocratic bearded man stands with his left arm across his body. He holds his left hand behind him. He is dressed in short breeches, a jacket or doublet, a cape (obscuring his right arm), high boots, spurs, a large ruff, and a sword belt (with sword). He looks grave, and looks downwards. A flower and plants are visible around him.: 92 x 43 Woodblock 4: : An aristocratic couple stand, their hands extended towards each other. The woman stands to the left of the cut, her left hand, holding a fan, extended towards the man. She wears an elaborate dress with a wide skirt (supported by a french farthingale?) split to reveal her underskirt, and an additional short overskirt. The bodice of her dress is decorated with a stripe and diamond pattern, the arms of her gown are decorated with a large stripe, and the bottom of the gown is also decorated with a stripe. She wears an elaborate hat with a feather, a large ruff, gloves, and low shoes. Her right hand holds an indeterminate object. The man stands to the right of the woodcut, his right leg and arm extended towards the woman. He wears a buttoned doublet or jacket, decorated with stripes, short full breeches, tall boots, a frilled collar, and a tall brimmed hat with a band and feather. Both appear to be smiling.: 93 x 90 Pepys Library The Pepys ballads : facsimile volume Editor W.G. Day D.S. Brewer Cambridge [England] 1987 Information in this section of the Source Description refers to the original ballad manuscript. 1: 122 [?]/ or, a pretty Iest of a Bride and a Bridegroome, where the Bridegroome was/ most nearely deceiued of his Sweet-heart by a Seruingman. [?] [O]r, a pretty Jest of a Bride and a Bridegroome, where the Bridegroom[e] was most neately deceived of his Sweet-heart by a Servingman. [?] or, a Pretty Jest of a Bride and a Bridegroom, Where the Bridegroom Was Most Neatly Deceived of his Sweetheart by a Servingman. 1/2 sheet folio, originally left part, hinged, 227 x 190 1/2 sheet, folio, originally right part, hinged, 222 x 146 all edges cropped, creased, damaged surface all edges cropped, creased, demaged surface cast fleurons cast fleurons 1630 [imprint cropped?; recto imprint = Printed at London for M. T. Widdow.] STC

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[A ]Mongst all the creatures by sea land & Ayre, beleeve me I thinke there is no man, [?] finde one that equally he may compare, [?] lewd and unconstant Woman: [Th]e Mother beguiled the Daughter of love, [Th]e Daughter her Mother deceiv'd of her mate, [?]t now a strange story I mean to relate [H]ow a rich Goldsmith was cozend[,] was cozend [o]h how a rich Goldsmith was cozend. [No]t far hence of late a rich Goldsmith did dwell, [?]honest reputation, [?]ho in his rare skill did so many excell, [?]at he merited comendation, [?] fell into love with a rich mans Daughter, [?] to win her affection he daily besought her, [Sh]e gave her consent, but she cozend him after, [o]h this the rich Goldsmith she cozend, etc. [W]hen he by his care and good carriage at last, [?]ad behaviour had won her affection, [?]d many deepe vowes betwixt them had past, [?]e make sure each others election: [?] marke but a womans unconstant behaviour, [?]hen hee had assured her never to leave her. [?]d she had vowd faith till death did bereave her, [y]et she the rich Goldsmith did cozen, etc.
The day was appoynted they maried would be, before a whole congregation, Their friends were invited to witnes and see the end of this my relation: Neere London i'th Countrey as I doe heare, At an In was prepared both wine bread & beere, & for all their friends & acquaintance great cheer, and yet the rich Goldsmith she cozend, &c. The Goldsmith his faith & his promise did keepe which to the mans daughter he plighted, Wishing that the time might vanish like sleepe, his sences were so delighted, To thinke of the joyes that in marriage bed was, Especially with such a delicate Lasse, But his Touch stone did proove all his gold to be brasse for the Bride the rich Goldmsith did cozen, etc. When his expectation was come to an end, which was chiefely his marriage day, The joviall Bridegroome with al his good friends came to fetch the mans Daughter away: but when he came ther he heard such a heavy news That all outward joyes he did wholy refuse, And all his good friends & acquaintance did muse, and griev'd that the Goldsmith was cozend. and griev'd that the Goldsmith was cozend.
[? t ]old him that twas but an hower before [?]trary unto his own wishes :) [?]an Serving-man for his own store, [?] all the Cookes other dishes; [?]hat dish, and with him carried it, [?] in service he had learned wit, [?]ow to chuse out a delicate bit: [Oh, t ]he rich Gold-smith he cozend, etc. [?]e disliked his Mettle, or Touch-stone, [?]ers I dare not be bold with, [?] men by these presents be't knowne, [?]ly abused the Goldsmith; [?]arge summes of money did take, [?] great day, her apparell to make, [?] she did for the Serving-mans sake, [?]re the Gold-smith she cozend, etc. [?]ay be true, this Serving-man was, [?]no wealthy estate: [?]er contented this lusty brave lasse, [?] Gold-smiths rich cupboard of plate; [?] of plate yeelds a great deale of pleasure, [?] and pretious Stones are the chiefe treasure , [?]ich contenteth brave minds out of measure. [?]e brave Gold-smith was cozend, etc. [? Gold-s]mith departed with sorrow and care, [?]ould be thus disgraced, [?]xtreame sickenesse his body doeth weare, [?]eutie is quite defaced.
Where he lies so weake if report truely tell. The Sexton twise for him hath toled the bell, But tis not yet knowne where this false brided d[?] That thus the rich Goldsmith hath cozend, etc. Those he had invited to see this great wedding, As some of the company say, Unto this banquet without any bidding, They hasted the readiest way, Where every of them was merry and glad, Such store of good cheere, and all dainties they [had] And no man amongst them had cause to be sad: But that the brave Gold-smith was cozend, etc. Let every man that doeth heare of this matter, In his choice have a speciall care, And credit not every one that doeth flatter, For some maides are slippery ware, I wish this false bride my plaine boldnesse t'excus[?] And never here after to play fast and loose, But I feare that she never will leave her old use: Because the rich Gold-smith she cozend, etc. All maydes to your lovers be constant and kinde When once y'are contracted together, Doe not like the weather-cocke turne with each [?] And every blast of fowle weather: A womans Inconstancie's such a disgrace It all her good vertues doeth wholy deface, Witnesse this false Bride who's asham'd in each pl[ace] [That the rich Gold-smith she cozened, etc .]