The gallant seaman's resolution; whose full intent was, to try his fortune at sea, and at his return marry his lanlady [sic] if Heaven be pleas'd to bless him with his life, none but his lanlady shall be his wife: she being a widow, and tis understood, of carriage and behaviour very good. To the tune, Think on the loving lanlady, &c.

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Title: The gallant seaman's resolution; whose full intent was, to try his fortune at sea, and at his return marry his lanlady [sic] if Heaven be pleas'd to bless him with his life, none but his lanlady shall be his wife: she being a widow, and tis understood, of carriage and behaviour very good. To the tune, Think on the loving lanlady, &c.
Publication: [London] :: Printed by and for A[lexander]. Milbourn, and sold by the booksellers of Pye-Corner, and London-Bridge.,; [no before 1682]
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Subject terms: Ballads, English -- 17th century.
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The Seamans Reply.

HArk, hark, I hear the Trumpet sound, and calleth me to come away, Therefore in hast I must be gone, I can nor will no longer stay.

And if thou wilt, &c.

Therefore sweet Lady now farewel, more than a thousand times adieu, Wherever I pass by Land or Sea, I'le still be faithful unto you.

And if, &c.

This Golden Ribbon which you ty'd about my hand wrist in pure love, Shall be a token whilst I live, that I to you will constant prove.

And if, &c.

And when that I return again, if heavens afford me breath and life, You that are now my Lanlady, shall then be made my wedded Wife.

And if, &c.

The Bells shall ring melodiously, the Musick shall most sweetly play, And all our Friends will then rejoyce, to see our happy Wedding day:

And if thou wilt with patience stay,
till I from Sea return again;
For every kiss thou lendest me,
I will repay thee ten times ten.