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1.278-279 S124606 1 I can nor will no longer lye alone, or Falero lero lo Walking in a Country Town I Can Nor Will No Longer Lie Alone, or Falero Lero Lo O Mine owne sweet heart, / and when wilt thou be true: More sweeter then the hunny, / that comes from the Bee. [cols 1-2: stanzas 1,3,5,8; cols 3-4: stanzas 1,4,5,6,8; with variations] And fresher then the Blossomes, / that bloomes upon the Tree. [with variations] THou shalt haue thy Caudles, / before thou dost arise: More sweeter then the hunny, / that comes from the Bee. [cols 1-2: stanzas 1,3,5,8; cols 3-4: stanzas 1,4,5,6,8; with variations] And fresher then the Blossomes, / that bloomes upon the Tree. [with variations] another edition at 1.260-261 Pepys 1.278-279 STC 22555.5 W. J[ones c.1620] Woodblock 1: first 1/2 sheet, over column 1 : A bearded man stands with his left hand on his hip. He is dressed in a doublet or jerkin with buttons, short breeches, a ruff, hose, ribbon garters, low shoes decorated with flowers, and wears a hat with plumes, a decorated band, and a brim. A cloak is slung across his body. He wears a sword belt and extends his right hand before him.: 71 x 37 Woodblock 2: first 1/2 sheet, over column 2: An aristocratic woman in a low cut dress holds a fan in her left hand. She wears a dress with a full skirt (possibly supported by a french farthingale?), projecting shoulders, and an very low cut bodice. She appears to have an apron on over her skirt. She wears a high ruff and a cap with feathers. her shoes, visible under the edge of her dress, are decorated with flowers. : 73 x 38 Woodblock 3: second 1/2 sheet, over column 3: A bearded gentleman with a cape or cloak draped over his shoulders. He wears a tall hat and has a sword sheath appearing below his cape. He wears low shoes and hose with ribbon garters.: 80 x 48 Woodblock 4: second 1/2 sheet, over column 4: A lady stands facing towards her right. In her right hand, she holds a large feather fan (or a branch?). The lady wears a large stiff ruff and a necklace or chain. Her full skirt (supported by a french farthingale?) and the front of her dress is decorated with a row of large flowers. Her dark overskirt is elaborately decorated. : 80 x 53 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: 278 1: 279 A Country new Iigge betweene Simon and Susan, to be sung in merry / pastime by Bachelors and Maydes. A Country new Jigge betweene Simon and Susan, to be sung in merry pastime by Bachelors and Maydes. A Country New Jig between Simon and Susan, to Be Sung in Merry Pastime by Bachelors and Maids. The second part, The second part, The Second Part, 1/2 sheet folio, originally left part, 270 x 128 1/2 sheet folio, originally right part, 276 x 128 uneven inking uneven inking cast fleurons cast fleurons 1620 Printed at London by W I. WJ. Weinstein initials

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Simon. O Mine owne sweet heart, and when wilt thou be true: Or when will the time come, that I shall marry you. That I may give you kisses, one, two, or three, More sweeter then the hunny, that comes from the Bee. Susan. My Father is unwilling, that I should marry thee: Yet I could wish in heart, that so the same might be. For now me thinkes thou seemest, more lovely unto me: and fresher then the Blossomes, that bloomes upon the Tree. Simon. Thy mother is most willing, and will consent I know, Then let us to thy Father now both together goe: Where if he give us his good will, and to our match agree: T'will be sweeter then the honny, that comes from the Bee. Susan. Come goe, for I am willing, good fortune be our guide: From that which I have promised, deare heart Ile never slide. If that he doe but smile, and I the same may see: Tis sweeter then the blossomes, that bloomes upon the Tree. Simon. But stay heere comes my mother, weele talke with her a word, I doubt not but some comfort, to us she may afford:
If comfort she will give us, that we the same may see, Twill be sweeter then the honny, that comes from the Bee, Susan. O Mother wee are going my Father for to pray: That he will give me his good will, for long I cannot stay. A young man I have chosen; a fitting match for me: More fayrer then the blossomes that bloomes upon the Tree. Mother. Daughter thou art old enough, to be a wedded wife, You Maydens are desirous to lead a married life. Then my consent good Daughter, shall to thy wishes be: For young thou art as blossomes, that bloome upon the Tree. Simon. Then Mother you are willing, your Daughter I should have: And Susan thou art welcome, ile keepe thee fine and brave. And have those wished blessings bestowed upon thee, More sweeter then the honny that comes from the Bee. Susan. Yet Simon I am minded to lead a merry life: And be as well maintained, as any Citty wife: And live a gallant Mistresse of Maydens that shall bee More fayrer then the blossomes, that bloome upon the Tree.
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Simon. THou shalt have thy Caudles, before thou dost arise: For churlishnesse breeds sicknes and dainger therein lies, Young Lasses must be cheerisht, with sweets that daynty be, Farre sweeter then the honny, that commeth from the Bee. Mother. Well said good son and Daughter, this is the onely dyet: To please a dainty young wife, and keepe the house in quiet: But stay, heere comes your Father his words I hope will be: More sweeter then the blossomes, that bloome upon the Tree. Father. Why how now Daughter Susan, doe you intend to marry? Maydens in the old time, did twenty winters tarry: Now in the teenes no sooner, but you a wife will bee: And loose the sweetest blossomes, that bloomes up on the Tree. Susan. It is for my preferment, good Father say not nay: For I have found a Husband kind, and loving every way: That still unto my fancy will evermore agree: Which is more sweet then honny that comes from the Bee. Mother. Hinder not your Daughter, good Husband, least you bring Her loves consuming sicknes, or else a worser thing: Maydens youngly married loving wives will bee.
And sweet as is the honny, which comes from the Bee. Simon. Good Father be not cruell, your Daughter is mine owne: Her mother hath consented, and is to liking growne. And if your selfe will give then, her gentle hand to me, Twill sweeter be then honny, that comes from the Bee. Father. God give thee joy deare Daughter, there is no reason I, Should hinder thy proceeding, and thou a Mayden dye: And after to lead Apes in hell, as Maydens doomed be: That fayrer are then blossomes, that bloome upon the Tree. Simon. Then let's to the Parson, and Clarke to say Amen: Susan. With all my heart good Simon, we are concluded then: My Father and Mother both, doe willingly agree: My Simon's sweet as honny, That comes from the Bee. All together sing. You Maydens and Batchelors, we hope will loose no time: Which learne it by experience, That youth is in their prime, And dayly in their hearts desire, Young married folkes to be; More sweeter then the blossomes, that bloome from the Tree.
F I N I S. Printed at London by W. I.