%ISOlat1; %ISOlat2; %ISOnum; %ISOpub; ]> A Pleasant new Ballad of Tobias, wherein is shewed what / wonderful things chanced to him in his youth, and how he wedded a young Damosel that / had seven Husbands, never enjoyed their company, who were all slain by an evil Spirit. University of California - Santa Barbara The Early Modern Center Director Patricia Fumerton 1684-1686 Early Modern Center, University of California Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 08/18/2008 20230

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1.488-489 R234196 1 a pleasant new Tune A Pleasant New Tune IN Nineve old Toby dwelt, / an aged man and blind was he, 2nd page condition: 1/2 sheet folio, originally right part, 266 x 165, damaged surface, uneven inking, cast fleurons; title unclear: A Pleasant new Ballad of Tobias, wherein is shewed what / wonderful things chanced to him in his youth, and how he wedded a young Damosel that / had seven Husbands, never enjoyed their company, who [we]re all slain by an evil Spirit. Pepys 1.488-489 Wing P2555C; Rollins (2) 2588 (1568-69, I, 378, Alex. Lacy); Rollins (2) 2653 (Dec. 14, 1624, IV, 131); Rollins (2) 2652 (Mch. 1, 1675, ii, 498). Woodblock 1: first 1/2 sheet folio, under title and tune, above column 1. Arranged as part of a two block composite cut.: An old man (presumably Toby of Nineva) stands outside of a stone building with cast glass windows and a curved door at the left of the cut. The old man is bearded and wears a round hat and long coat. In his right hand, he holds a walking stick or staff. He holds out his left hand, which holds a piece of paper or parchment with writing and a seal on it. Facing the old man, at the right of the cut, is a young man (presumably Tobias), who holds out his left hand to take the paper. He wears a black brimmed hat, a short tunic, and hose. He carries a walking stick in his right hand. He appears to be smiling. In the foreground, a small dog or puppy sits. Birds fly in the background.: 90 x 78 Woodblock 2: first 1/2 sheet folio, under title and tune, above column 2. Arranged as part of a two block composite cut.: The same young man (presumably Tobias), leans into a river at the bottom right of the cut and holds a large fish in both of his hands. He looks back over his right shoulder at an angel in a robe with large wings. The angel holds a walking stick in his right hand, and seems to be speaking to the young man. Behind them, the small dog walks toward the right of the cut. In the background are buildings, a tree, and some small figures, possibly other angels or men with another small dog.: 89 x 79 Woodblock 3: second 1/2 sheet folio, above column 3. Arranged as part of a two block composite cut.: The same young man (presumably Tobias), still in his tunic but now holding his hat in his right hand, is being married. He stands toward the right of the cut, facing a woman (presumably the damsel) in a long dress with a pendant neckllace, and a veil. Between the couple stands a priest in a long black robe and a hat. The priest holds the bride and groom by their left hands. Looking on from the left is a woman in a dress. From the right, a winged angel watches. They stand on a tile floor. There is an arched ceiling, and two windows. : 90 x 79 Woodblock 4: second 1/2 sheet folio, above column 4. Arranged as part of a two block composite cut.: An old man (presumably Toby againt) sits in a wooden chair outside of his stone house with cast glass windows and a curved door. A young man (presumably Tobias) stands beside him, and civers his eyes with his left hand. Behing the young man, an winged angel in a short robe looks on, holding a walking stick in his right hand and gesturing with his left.: 90 x 79 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: 488 1: 489 A Pleasant new Ballad of Tobias, wherein is shewed what / wonderful things chanced to him in his youth, and how he wedded a young Damosel that / had seven Husbands, never enjoyed their company, who were all slain by an evil Spirit. A Pleasant new Ballad of Tobias, wherein is shewed what wonderful things chanced him in his youth, and how he wedded a young Damosel that had seven Husbands, never enjoyed their company, who [we]re all slain by an evil Spirit. A Pleasant New Ballad of Tobias, Wherein is Showed What Wonderful Things Chanced Him in His Youth, and How He Wedded a Young Damosel That Had Seven Husbands, Never Enjoyed Their Company, Who Were All Slain By an Evil Spirit. 1/2 sheet folio, originally left part, 266 x 167 cropped top edge, damaged surface, uneven inking 1684-1686 Printed for I. Clarke, W. Thackeray, and T. Passinger. I. Clarke, W.Thackeray, T.Passinger Blagden

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IN Nineve old Toby dwelt, an aged man and lind was he, And much affliction he had felt, which brought him unto misery: He had by Anna his true Wife, one onely Son and eke no more, Which was the comfort of his life, and he by him did set great store. He brought him up so vertuously, in true obedience and in awe, And every day he did apply, to fear the Lord and keep his Law: Upon a time it came to pass, he cal'd his Son to him with speed, And thus to him these words did frame, my son, quoth he, thou know'st my need. Thou must unto Gabael go, to Raguels house in Media Land: For I did lend him long ago, ten Talents on his only band: My Father dear Tobias said, at your command strait will I go, How shall I get the money paid, seeing the man I ne'r did know. Take then the writings here with thee, which is sufficient to be seen: And get a guide to go with thee, since thou the way hast never been. A guide Tobias soon had got, an Angel in the shape of man, Which thing he did not know God wot, the Lord had so appointed then. Tobias with his blessed guide, went on his journey thus wirh speed, Until they came to Tigris side, at the fair flood they did abide:
Tobias would go wash him there, by reason of the Summers heat, A mighty Fish put him in fear, which leapt out of the waters deep. Cut up the fish the Angel said, and keep the Liver, Heart, and Gall, To do the same be not afraid, great cures there shall de done withal. When this was done away they went, and comming near their journeys end, We'l lodge to night the Angel said, with Raguel thy Fathers friend. He hath a Daughter fair of face, and also of vertuous Life; And when we come unto that place, I'le speak that she may be thy Wife: Why Azarias then (quoth he) for so they did the Angel call, I wis she is no Wife for me, swift Death doth all her Lovers fall. Seven men to her have Married been, which in her Love did take delight: When her bed-chamber they had seen, they had not lived half the night. A wicked Spirit loves her so, he will not suffer any man, With her into the bed to go, but works his death do what they can. The Angel said, good courage take, for so it shall not be with thee, For such perfumes I will thee make, the wcked Spirit away shall flee. To Raguels home away they run, where Sarah met them fair and bright; And after salutations done, she brought them to her Fathers sight.
GReat chear there was and down they sat, and all for young Tobias sake, And after long and pleasant chat, betwixt them two a match they make; By Moses Law they married were, the brides bed-chamber prepar'd like wise: When young Tobias came in there, the tears fell down from Sarahs eyes. A pan of coles he brought with him, the Fishes Heart and Liver there; Within the fire he did cast in, which cast a savour every where: And by that sweet and pleasant smell, the wicked spirit was displac't: Within that room he could not dwell, whereout he went in haste. In bed they laid the beautious Bride, the chamber door was shut therefore; Young Toby lying by her side, whom he did think to see no more. And therefore Raguel in the night, for him before had made a Grave: And to his wife he wept and said, there is no means his Life to save. One of the Maidens send (quoth he) to see how all the matters stands, And if so be that dead he be, he shall be buried by my hands. This Maiden joyful news did bring, Tobias is alive (quoth she) When Raguel heard of this thing, he did rejoyce exceedingly. For Joy he made a solemn feast, the Bridal fourteen Days they kept, There came many a friendly Guest, in sorrow now no more they slept.
Azarius went strait way, unto the feast Gabael brought: Rejoycing at his Marriage day, and paid the money that he ought. But yet old Toby and his wife, did all this while in sorrow dwell, Thy thought their Son had lost his Life and nothing could their Grief expel. His aged Mother every day, did watch the High-way side: And for his welfare oft did pray, no meat nor drink she could abide. But when the wedding ended was young Toby with his lovely Bride, To Nineve did homewards pass, with Goods and Chattels on each side. But Toby and his Angel bright, before his wife made hast to go: For to prepare all things aright, his lovely bride to welcome ho[,] His Mother watching in the way, full soon espyed her tender Son: Rejoycing at that happy day, she told her husband he was come: Whereat old Toby tumbled out, for he was blind and could not see, Young Toby with the Fishes Gall, rub'd both his eyes immediately. Whereat the whiteness of his eyes, incontient did fall out quite: So that before he did arise, he had again his perfect sight: Great joy there was and down they sat, young Toby told his Father all: Who went to meet his lovely Bride, with joy and mirth that was not small.
Printed for J. Clarke, W. Thackeray, and T. Passinger.