%ISOlat1; %ISOlat2; %ISOnum; %ISOpub; ]> The Zealous Lover. / He strives for to illustrate her Perfection / who now hath brought him under Loves subjection, / No task so hard he will undergoe / if that she will but Love unto him show / What ever can be had, shall be her own / if she will yield to fancy him alone. University of California - Santa Barbara The Early Modern Center Director Patricia Fumerton 1670-1670 Early Modern Center, University of California Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 05/04/2011 31155

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R228739 2 UNKNOWN Underneath the Greenwood Tree, &c. Under the Greenwood Tree Underneath the Greenwood Tree, etc. COme prethy Love let me prepare, / my zealous affection to declare, Then prethee fairest fancy me, / and let me not languish in misery. Roxburghe Ballads Editor None None None None Information in this section of the Source Description refers to the original ballad manuscript. 2: 557 The Zealous Lover. / He strives for to illustrate her Perfection / who now hath brought him under Loves subjection, / No task so hard he will undergoe / if that she will but Love unto him show / What ever can be had, shall be her own / if she will yield to fancy him alone. The Zealous Lover. He strives for to illustrate her Perfection who now hath brought him under Loves subjection, No task so hard he will undergoe if that she will but Love unto him show What ever can be had, shall be her own if she will yield to fancy him alone. The Zealous Lover. He strives for to illustrate her Perfection who now has brought him under Love's subjection, No task so hard he will undergo if that she will but Love unto him show Whatever can be had, shall be her own if she will yield to fancy him alone. 1670-1670 R.H. & J Williamson

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COme prethy Love let me prepare, my zealous affection to declare, And set forth thy admired parts, which captivates so many hearts, Thou art the Phenix of our days, and shall for beauty bear the praise. Then prethee fairest fancy me, and let me not languish in misery. Thy pretty rolling sparkling eyes of my poor heart hath made a prize, Thy Che[r]ry Cheeks & dimpled Chin affection from all hearts do win: Thy hair like Amber doth appear or threads of Gold which shine so clear, T[he]n prethee dearest, etc.
Each smile that doth proceed from thee; debars me of my liberty, Since every word that thou canst say might lead a thousand hearts astray, Thy beauty in each part doth shine where all the Graces do combine, Then prethy fairest, etc. When first I did thy face admire, my sences all were set on fire: My heart with Love was sore inflamd, when as I heard thee once but namd; No happiness on Earth could be like to enjoy a kiss from thee, Then prethee, etc.
Ile Crown thy joyes with hearts content, if thou to love me wilt consent And all delights that ere can be, shall dayly wait and tend on thee. Thou shalt have pleasures at command, and servants ready at thy hand: Then prethee fairest fancy me and let me not languish in misery. No Lady that in Court doth dwell, in rich attire shall thee excel For Silks & Satins fine and brave and costly jewels thou shalt have; All sorts of Musick thou shalt hear sweet pleasures harmony to the ear Then prethy fairest fancy etc. All in a pleasant shady Grove, wel walk to recreate my Love, And sit down by a Chrystal Spring whilst pretty birds do chirp and sing, With hand in hand wel passe the time in Summer when flowers are in the prime. Then prethee, etc. Il range throughout the world so wide for Pearls of price to please my Bride And what new fashions may be had ile bring thee home to make thee glad, Thou shalt be like the Indian Queen so rich and costly to be seen. Then,
Why should thy Maiden-head do thee wrong by keeping of the same too long Since that by marriage thou wilt be compleat and live most happily. Who dies a maid (tis spoke right well) must ever expect to lead Apes in Hell, Then, etc. If little Cupid bend his Bow, twill be in vain to resist you know The god of Love will angry be if you despise his Deity: It were far better for to yield and sport your time in Venus field. Then etc. There is no joyes in single life compared to a married wife, Where Pleasures all compleated are beyond your expectation far: What heart can wish may there be had to make a loving couple glad. Then prethee, etc. Therefore my dear be not afraid to change the title of a maid But let me hear your answer kind to satisfie your longing mind With open arms ile thee embrace, when we encounter face to face Then prethee fairest fancy me and let me not languish in misery.
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