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R170326 1 Sung in the Last New Opera. UNKNOWN Sung in the Last New Opera. VVHy are the Shepherds more Happy than Princes, tell me young Gallants of Glory and Fame? / War may expose you to Death and Expences, and he that Conquers, the World will proclaim Information in this section of the Source Description refers to the original ballad manuscript. 1: 1342 An ANSVVER to / The Shepherd's Happiness; / Or, The Successful Warrier in less Danger than the Shepherd Swain. An ANSWER to The Shepherd's Happiness; Or,The Successful Warrier in less Danger than the Shepherd Swain. An ANSWER to The Shepherd's Happiness; Or, The Successful Warrior in less Danger than the Shepherd Swain. ?-? P. Brooksby, J. Deacon, J. Blare, and J. Back

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WHy are the Shepherds more Happy than Princes, tell me young Gallants of Glory and Fame? War may expose you to Death and Expences, and he that Conquers, the World will proclaim A Royal Monarch, whose Deeds are Recorded; Thus they with Kingdoms and Crowns are rewarded.
2. While the young innocent Lambs we are feeding, with a mean Bottle and Bag by our side; The Valiant Hero an Army is leading, aiming at Trophies of Honour and Pride: f we are Masters of innocent pleasure, They are invested with Glory and Treasure. 3. Drums they are beating, while Trumpets are sounding, to chear the hearts of the Valiant and Brave; And while the insolent Foes they are Wounding, whole Ranks and Regiments are sent to the Grave, Sweetly displaying their Majesties Banner, While the poor Shepherd has none of this Honour. 4. Princes of AEurope with Triumph attended, and flying Colours have taken the Field; While their true Valour was dayly extended, to make the proudest of Enemies yield: What greater Glory can Mortals desire, Than when in flight they make their Foes retire?
5. Alas! the Shepherd enjoys no such Blessing, on Reeden Pipes we in Consort may Play; The Warlike Trumpets a far sweeter Lesson, while flying Colours in Field they display: We by the Frowns of fair Silvia, lye Dying, While on the Wings of Fame Souldiers are flying. 6. In silent Valleys we Shepherds are Wounded, where neither Cannon nor Sword does appear; We with young beautiful Nymphs are surrounded, whose Eyes darts Arrows both sharp and severe; While little Cupid continues a Ranger, Shepherds are no ways excluded from Danger. 7. Thus Charming Beauties which Shepherds admire, often requite us with Scorn and Disdain; Languishing then we in Sorrow expire, whilst against Silvia we sigh and complain: Leaving behind us some sorrowful Story, Which Souldiers never do who Fight for Glory.
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