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T34069 ATTEND my Masters and listen well / Unto this ditty, which doth briefly tell, And there cry'd work for a Cooper. / Maids ha'ye any work for a Cooper. [with variation] Roxburghe Ballads Editor None None None None Information in this section of the Source Description refers to the original ballad manuscript. 3: 317 The COOPER of NORFOLK, / Or, a Jest of a Brewer and a Cooper's Wife. The COOPER of NORFOLK, Or, a Jest of a Brewer and a Cooper’s Wife. The COOPER of NORFOLK, Or, a Jest of a Brewer and a Cooper’s Wife. Parker, Martin 1656-1656

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ATTEND my Masters and listen well Unto this ditty, which doth briefly tell, Of a fine merry jest that in Norfolk befel. Of a brave lusty Cooper who in that country dwelt, And there cry'd work for a Cooper. Maids ha' ye any work for a Cooper. This Cooper had a fair creature for his wife, Whom a Brewer in Town lov'd as dear as his life But she had a trick, which in some wives is rife, She kept a sheath for another man's knife, And often cornuted the Cooper, While he cry'd, etc. It happened one Morning the Cooper out went, For to work for his living it was his intent. He trusted at home to his wife's government, And left her in bed to her hearts content. While he cry'd work for a Cooper, Maid ha' ye, etc. And as the Cooper was passing along Ho eh calling and crying his wanton song, [T]he Brewer his rival both lusty and young. Did think now or never to do him some wrong, And lie with the wife of the Cooper. Who better lov'd him then the Cooper.
He called [to] the Cooper, and to him did say Go home to my house and make no delay, I have as much work as you can do to day, Whatever thou earnest I will freely pay. These tydings well pleased the Cooper, O! this was brave news for the Cooper. Away goes the Cooper to the house of the brewer, Who see him hard at labour to endure. Thought he for this day the Cooper is secure, I'll go to his wife the green sickness to cure. Take heed of thy forehead good Cooper, For now I must work for the Cooper. And straitways he went to the Cooper's dwelling, His wife to give him entertainment was willing. The good dame and he like two doves were billing, And what they did else they bound me from telling, He pleased the wife of the Cooper, That better lov'd him than the Cooper. But mark how it happen'd at last, There sun shine of pleasure was soon overcast, For the Cooper lack'd one of his tools in haste; He run back to fetch it, but found the door fast, Wife open the door to the Cooper, And let in thy husband, John Cooper.
Now when the good wife and brewer did hear The Cooper at the door, affrighted they were, And the brewers was in such a fear; That hide himself he knew not where. To shun the fierce rage of the Cooper, He thought he should die by the Cooper. The good wife perceiving his woeful estate, And having a subtile and politic pate She suddenly whelmed a great brewing Vat, And close she cover'd the brewer with that. Then after she let in the Cooper, What's under the tub quoth the Cooper? She hearing her husband that question demand Did think it high time to her tacking to stand Take heed lest you move it she said with your hand, For there's a living pig that was sent by a frind. O let it alone John Cooper, Thus she thought to cozen the Cooper. Is it a sow pig the Cooper did say? Let's have it for supper, the good wife said nay. It is a bear pig, quoth she by my fay. It is for my own diet, it was given to-day, It is not for you John Cooper, Then let it alone, John Cooper. I would it were in thy body quoth John, Indeed quoth the good wife it shall be anon, Whatever comes on it, you shall have none, Why stand you here prating, I prithee be gone, Make haste to thy work John Cooper, Whose meat's good enough for the Cooper- Cannot the good Wife have a bit now and then, But there must be notice taken by the good man? I'll ha't to my dinner, for, do what you can, It may be I long to have all or none. Then prithee content take dear Cooper, And go to thy Work John Cooper. The Cooper mistrusted some knavery to be, Hid under the brewing vat, and therefore he Was fully resolved for his mind sake to see, Alas! said the brewer then woe be to me, O what shall I say to the Cooper, O would I were gone from the Cooper. You whore said the Cooper, is this your bore-pig? He has been well fed, for he is very big, I'll either have of him an arm or a leg, And make him unable his tale for to wag. Before he goes hence from the Cooper, I'll make him remember the Cooper. O pardon me, neighbour, the brewer did say, And for the offence I have done to day, I am well contented thy wrath to allay: And make restitution for this my foul play O prithee forgive me, John Cooper, And I'll be a friend to John Cooper.
If for this Offence thou wilt set me clear, My bounty and love to thee shall appear. I'll freely allow thee in wine, ale or beer As much as thy family drinks all the Year. O prithee forgive John Cooper, And I'll be a friend to the Cooper. O no, quoth the Cooper, I'll have you to think, That I by my labour can find myself drink, I'll geld thee or lame thee, e'er from thee I shrink These words made the brewer with fear for to sti[nk] He feared the rage of the Cooper, Yet still he entreated the Cooper. But the Cooper by no means would let go his ho[ld] And the brewer call'd out to the Cooper and tol[d] Him where was the Keys of his silver and gold, And gave him leave to take what he would. Then he contented good Cooper These Tydings well pleased the Cooper. If thou said the Cooper will swear by an oath, To do all thou tellest me, tho' I am loth. I will be contented to pardon you both. Content said the brewer I'll by my troth, Here take the keyes honest Cooper, Yes, with a good will, said the Cooper. Upon this condition they both went away, But John and the Brewer both went I say, Who opened the coffer where more money lay Then John the Cooper had seen in one day. This is a fine sight, said the Cooper, I'll furinsh myself said the Cooper. John was so far in affection with that, As he took up his handfuls and put in his hat, I will have my bargain said John it is flat, The brewer shall pay for using my vat, I'll cry no more Work for a Cooper. Farewell to the trade of a Cooper. Thus money can pacify the greatest strife, For John never after found fault with his wife He left off his adze, his saw and his knife, And after liv'd happy all days of his life, He cry'd no more work for the Cooper. O! what a rare wife for the Cooper. And in this merry mood he often would say, If I had hoop'd twenty tubs in a day, I should not have so much wealth by my Fay Gramercy good wife thy wit found the way, To make a rich man of John Cooper. O! what a good wife had John Cooper. Let no marry'd couple that hear this tale told Be of the opinion this Cooper did hold, To sell reputation for silver or gold: For credit and honesty should not be sold. Thus ended the song of the Cooper, Who cryed, have ye any work for the C[ooper.]