Poetical recreations consisting of original poems, songs, odes, &c. with several new translations : in two parts / part I, occasionally written by Mrs. Jane Barker, part II, by several gentlemen of the universities, and others.

SONG. The Prodigal's Resolution.

I.

I Am a lusty lively Lad, Arriv'd at One-and-Twenty; My Father left me all he had, Both Gold and Silver plenty. Now He's in Grave, I will be brave, The Ladies shall adore me; I'll Court and Kiss, what hurt's in this? My Dad did so before me.

II.

My Father, to get my Estate, Though selfish, yet was slavish; I'll spend it at another rate, And be as leudly lavish. From Mad-men, Fools, and Knaves he did, Litigiously receive it; If so he did, Iustice forbid, But I to such shou'd leave it.

III.

Then I'll to Court, where Venus sport, Doth Revel it in plenty; And deal with all, both great and small, From twelve to five and twenty. In Play-houses I'll spend my Days, For there are store of Misses; Ladies, make room, behold I come, To purchase many Kisses.