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• The countrey farmer: or, The buxome virgin. To a new tune, called, New-Market, or King James's jigg; ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby, at the Golden-Ball in Pye-Corner, [between 1675-1680]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The couragious plow-man, or, The citizens misfortune. Being an incouragement to all plow-men, to exercise themselves in their youth with a cudgel, that they may the better know how to handle a sharper weapon, if need require. I shall not stand the subject to repeat, because the verses do it so compleat, to hear how meekly the citizens came off, I think it cannot chuse but make you laugh; the parties here I must forbear to name, for fear the author chance to bear the blame. To the tune of, Dick and Nan, or, The tyrant. (London, : Printed for F. Coles, T. Vere, J. Wright, and J. Clark, [between 1674-1679]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The crafty barber of Debtford You Debtford women all beware of this same crafty barber: for when he gets between your arms there he takes up his harbour. Tune of, Daniel Cooper. ([London] : Printed for John Clark Junior, at the Horshoo in West Smithfield., [between 1685-1688]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Cupids tragedy: Eibng [sic] Corydon's courtship; or, Philomels exaltation. Tothe [sic] tune of, The new Bory; or, Will you be a man of fashion. ([London] : Printed for P[hilip]. Brooksby, at the Golden-ball, in West-smithfield., [between 1670-1696]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Cupids victory over the virgins hearts or, Love in its colours. When Cupid's dart does pierce the heart of a fair youthful maid; she's forc'd to bend, and not contend, his laws must be obey'd. To a pleasant new play-tune; or, The maids a washing themselves. This may be printed, R.P. ([London : Printed for I. Deacon at the angel in Guilt-spur-street, between 1685-1688]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Scotch wedding: or, A short and pretty way of wooing. When as complexions do agree, and all things they are fitting; why should the time prolonged be, be quick and mind your knitting. To a new northern tune, much us'd at the theatres. With allowance. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby, at the Golden-Ball, in West-smith field., [between 1676-1695]), by Thomas D'Urfey (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The dispairing youths grief crowned with joy and happiness, by the return of his dear love. Forsaken lovers thus complain, nay, and for death will call; but when their loves return again, amends is made for all. To the tune of, Black and sullen hour. This may be printed, R.P. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby, in Pye-Corner., [between 1686-1688]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The doting old dad, or, The unequal match betwixt a rich muckworm of fourscore and ten, and a young lass scarce nineteen. When dads thus old, whose blood is cold, young damsels seeks to wed; for their neglect, they may expect horns grafted on their head. To the tune of, All trades. This may be printed, R.P. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby, at the sign [of] the Golden-Ball, near the Hospita[l] gate, in West-Smithfield., [between 1685-1688]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The down-right country-man; or, The faithful dairy-maid· utmind [sic] how country lads do boast, whilst Londoners are blam'd, and country lasses praised most, while ours are wags proclaim'd. The tune is, Hey boys up go we: or, Busie fame. ([London] : Printed for P[hilip]. Brooksby, at the Golden-Ball, near the Hospital-gate, in West-Smithfield., [between 1670-1696]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The dumb lady; or, No, no, not I; I'le answer. To the tune of, the doubtful virgin, or the new Borey, or Will you be a man of fashion. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksy [sic] at the Golden-Ball in Pye-Corner., [between 1682-1690]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The dyers destiny: or, The loving wife's help in time of need. Two trades is better far than one, sweet husband, then, said she; then if thou wilt let me alone, I'll be a help to thee. To the tune of, Why are my eyes still flowing, &c. This may be printed, R.P. ([London] : Printed for J. Blare, at the Looking-Glass on London Bridge, [between 1685-1688]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The enchanted lover, or, Celia triumphant. Being a most pleasant new court song. Conquered by love enchanted Strephoń sings, whilst the love god his flames fans with his wings, and makes him Celia praise unto the skies, beauty and Celia now are all he cryes, transported by his passion and her eyes, thus amorous youth are caught in Cupids net, which the enchanting fair doves daily set. To a pleasant new playhouse tune. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby at the Golden Ball in West smithfield., [1672]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The faithful shepherd; or, The loves of Tommy and Nanny. To a new Scotch tune: or, There was a bonny young lad, &c. ([London : Printed for P. Brooksby, between 1685-1690]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The knitters jobb or The earnest suitor of Walton town to a fair maid, with her modest answers and conclusion of their intents : to the tune of Shackley hey. ([London : Printed for P. Brooksby at the golden ball in West-Smithfield near the hospital gate, between 1675-1680]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Loves fierce desire, and hopes of recovery. Or, A true and brief description of two resolved lovers; whose excellent wits, sutable minds, and faithful hearts one to another, shall heedfully be spoken of in this following new made paper of verses. To a delightful new tune, or, Fair angel of England. ([London] : Printed for F[rancis]. Coles, T[homas]. Vere, J[ohn]. Wright, J[ohn]. Clarke, W[illiam]. Thackeray, and T[homas]. Passinger., [between 1678-1681]), by fl. 1625-1680? L. P. (Laurence Price) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The lady of pleasure, or, The London misses frolick, whereby she got money by her subtile devices and witty intreagues, as she led in the loose course of her life, which you'l find by the subsequent matter To a pleasant new play-house tune. This may be printed, R.L.S. ([London] : Printed for J[ohn]. Back, at the Black-Boy on London-Bridge., [1685?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The last lamentation, of the languishing Squire: or, Love overcomes all things. To the tune of Billy and Molly: or, Jockey's jealousie. Licensed according to order. ([London : Printed for P. Brooksby, J. Deacon, J. Blare, J. Black [sic], between 1688-1692]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The shepherds glory: or, A pleasant song o'th shepherd swain, who feed their flocks upon the plain: whose arms and honour far out-shines the Coesar's [sic] and great Constantines. To the tune of, True love rewarded with loyalty: or, Flora farewel. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby, at the Golden-Ball, near the Hospital-gate, in West-smithfield., [between 1670-1696]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Shepherd's ingenuity: or, The praise of the green gown, To the tune of, The two entire lovers. Licensed according to order. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby, J. Deacon, J. Blare, and J. Back., [between 1688-1692]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The sorrowfull damsels lamentation for want of a husband. This maiden sure was in a longing temper, and young men they are to blame that would venture, it is a pity any damsel she should want the help of a young man's company. This maidens fortune proves so very hard, that never a young does her no more regard: but young men hereafter be sure to have a care, they do not bring young maidens to despair. To the tune of, The country farmer. ([London] : Printed for P[hilip]. Brooksby at the Golden Ball in Pye-corner, [between 1670-1696]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Stand too't Whetston-Park ladies: or; The countrey lasses farewel to sorrow. Maids, here's a caution how to gain rich talents, do, as I've done, keep company with gallants; By which I'm rais'd from mean to high degree, in being to young heirs and gallants free: I fear no colours but will stand it out, the worst can be, is the Covent-Garden-Gout. To the tune of, Never a penny of money. ([London] : Printed for P[hilip]. Brooksby, in West-smith-field., [between 1670-1696]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The subtil Miss of London: or, The ranting Hector well fitted by this cunning Miss, who by putting certain ingredients into his wine, laid him into a deep sleep, and striping his gallant attire, cloathed him in a red petticoat, and coyf [sic] on his head; then sent him in a great chest by water to Gravesend. To the tune of, The two English travellers. This may be printed, R.P. ([London] : Printed for J[onah]. Deacon, at the Angel in Guilt-spur-street, without Newgate., [between 1685-1688]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• To her brown beard. For i'le warrant the girl he'l love the [sic]. This counsel doth advise all maidens, kind, to have a care lest Cupid make them blind, whereby to dote on young mens fickle love, which their actions will unconstant prove: husbands enough, and plenty may be had, some very good, and some exceeding bad; then come fair maids, pray pick and chuse thebest [sic], and let Old Nick make use of all the rest, tune of Sweet is the lass, or My maidenhead will not o're load me. ([London] : Printed for P[hilip]. Brooksby at the golden ball in Pye-Corner., [between 1670-1696]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true character of sundry trades and callings: or, A new ditty of innocent mirth. This song is new, and perfect true, there's none can this deny; for I am known, friend, to be one that scorns to tell a lye. To the tune of, Old Simon the King. This may be printed, R.P. ([London] : Printed for P[hilip]. Brooksby, at the Golden-Ball in Pye-corner., [1685]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The true lovers ghost. False men do often prove unkind to those that would to them be true; then carefully my story mind, the like before you never knew. To the tune of, Tender hearts of London-city. ([London] : Printed for, J. Deacon, at the Angel in Guilt-spur-street, without Newgate., [not before 1671]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The unfortunate lover; or, Merry Andrew's sad and wofull [sic] lamentation for the loss of his sweetheart Joan. To the tune of, I marry and thank ye too. Licensed according to order. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby. J. Deacon. J. Blare. J. Back., [between 1688-1692]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• 'Tis money makes a man: or, The good-fellows folly. Here in this song good fellow that mayst find, how money makes a man, if thou'rt not blind? Therefore return e're that it be too late, and don't on strumpets spend thy whole estate, for when all is gone, no better thou wilt be: but laught to scorn in all thy poverty. To a pleasant new tune: Bonny black Bess: or, Digby. / By J. Wade. ([London] : Printed for F[rancis]. Coles, T[homas]. Vere, J[ohn]. Wright, J[ohn]. Clarke, [between 1674-1679]), by John Wade (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The west country nymph or The loyal maid of Bristol. The flower of Bristol doth complain for the absence of her love and vows she constant will remain like to the turtle dove. Tune, Young Jammy. ([London : Printed for P. Brooksby, between 1680-1695]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The west-country jigg: or, Love in due season. A longing maid which had a mind to marry, complaining was, that she so long should tarry; at length a brisk young lad did chance to spy her, and liking of her well, resolv'd to try her: and courting her, and vowing to be constant, they there clapt up a bargain in an instant. To a pleasant new tune, called, New Exeter. With allowance. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby, at the Golden-ball, near the Hospital-gate in West-smithfield., [ca. 1680]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Westminster lovers. Lovers passion is so violent, beyond all opposition, it makes poor lovers of lament, their sad distress'd condition. To the tune of Russels farewell. ([London : Printed for P. Brooksby, at the golden-ball, in pye-corner, 1685]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The young-mans complaint, or, An answer to the damosels tragedy. When friends deny, and won't comply, but let them suffer smart, we often see such cruelty, will break a lovers heart. To the tune of, Charon, &c. This may be printed, R.P. ([London : Printed for J. Back, at the black boy on London-bridge, near the draw-bridge, between 1685-1688]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The young mans joys compleated. Or, The coy damsel conquered by his pure love and loyalty. She first deny'd to be his bride, least he should prove unjust; but when she knew his love was true she set his heart at rest. To the tune of, O so ungrateful a creature. This may be printed. R.P. ([London] : Printed for J[osiah]. Blare, at the Looking-Glass on London-Bridge., [between 1685-1688]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Doubtful Robin; or, Constant Nanny. A new ballad. Tune of, Wou'd you be a man of fashion, or, Doubting virgin. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby at the golden ball in Py- Corner., [between 1670-1696]), by Tobias Bowne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Kind William, or Constant Betty. Let maids beware, and shun the snare, I say berul'd by me; though you embrace, be perfect chaste, from stains of infamy. To the tune of The doubting virgin. ([London] : Printed for J[onah] Deacon in Gilt-spur-Street, [1684]), by Tobias Bowne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The west-country maids advice; Here is a song I send to you, fair maidens every one; and you may say that it is true, when I am dead and gone. To the tune of, Hey boys, up go we. ([London] : Printed for P[hilip]. Brooksby, at the Golden-Ball, near the Hospital-gate, in West-Smithfield, [between 1670-1696]), by Tobias Bowne (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The city caper: or' The Whetstones-Park privateer. Being a true relation how a small she pickaroon lately sail'd from the park, and crusing abroad in the night, seiz'd on a rich marchant-man, whom she tempted to board her, and then she disabl'd his ship, took all his cargo, spoil'd his tackle, and burnt his rudder, &c. Tune of, Captain Digby's farewel. ([London] : Printed for P[hilip]. Brooksby at the golden ball in Pye-Corner., [between 1670-1696]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The London lads lamentation to Cupid. Or; VVhen shall I my true-love have? All young men must to Cupids power submit, courage and wisdom, vertue too, & wit: none can his mighty power & charm withstand he, like young beauty, always will command: and here young maidens easily may find, how apt young-men are to be true & kind such constancy in them could scarce be found should men go search the universe all round. To an excellent new tune, sung at the court. This may be printed, R.P. ([London] : Printed for I. Back, at the Black-boy on London-Bridge., [between 1685-1688]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Londons ordinary: or, Every man in his humour. To a pleasant new tune. ([London] : Printed for F. Coles, T. Vere, J. Wright, and J. Clarke., [between 1674-1679]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Love and loyalty; or, A letter from a young-man, on board of a English privateer, to his beloved Susan in the city of London. To the tune of, Tender hearts of London city. Licensed according to order. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby, J. Deacon, J. Blare, and J. Back., [between 1688-1692]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Love in a mist; a loving couple once together met, and changing words, a passion did beget: a mist before my eyes I have, quoth she, what dost thou mean, my boy, to do with me: to the tune of, Hey boys up go we. ([London] : Printed for I[onah]. Deacon, at the Angel in Guiltspur-street., [between 1684-1695]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The love-sick maid: or, Cordelias lamentation for the absence of her Gerhard. To a pleasant tune. ([London] : Printed by and for A.M. and sold by the booksellers of London, [1693?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The loving chamber-maid, or, Vindication of a departed maidenhead. Being the art to lye with a man and yet be a virgin. To a new tune Maidens .... but Ah what is a maid I pray an infant female that scarce views the day, for e're the things we virgins call aspire to 13 years, they feel a strange desire: longing for what themselves can scarcely tell, which strange desire of make their bellies swell and then what 'tis they know too fatal well. ([London] : Printed for Phil. Brooksby at the Golden Ball in West-smithfield, [1675?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Lusty Fryer of Flanders; how in a nunnery at the city of Gaunt this Fryer got thirty nuns with child in three weeks time, and afterwards made his escape. To the tune of, Cold and raw. ([London : Printed for J. Blare, 1688]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The lusty miller's recreation: or, The buxome females chief delight. Being a most pleasant design between a certain miller, the good-wife, and her three daughters. A most delectable new song, &c. Fair Peggy first to'th mill with grist was sent, who pleas'd return'd, but would not tell th' event; which Betty once perceiving, needs would go, who sped in the same tune, returned too; at which the mother knew not what to guess, but did her self in admiration bless. Till Jenny, of the three the youngest lass, would needs go see how all this came to pass, returns the same; then forth the mother set, who finds the plot, but ne'r discover'd it. To a pleasant new tune. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby, in VVest-smith-field., [between 1670-1696]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Merry Tom of all trades; or, A trick to get money at every dead lift, made known by Tom of all Trades, that bravely could shift, from one place to another, about he did range, and at his own pleasure his trade he could change. The tune is, Behold the man. ([London] : Printed for I. Wriight [sic], I. Clarke, W. Thackeray, and T. Passinger, [between 1681 and 1684]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The nevv way of marriage. Or, A pleasant contract between John and Kate. Marriage that simple contract still doth bind, and mittigate the freedom of the mind: Kate for prevention of that endless strife, will be a mistris rather then a wife. To a pleasant new tune. With allowance. ([London] : Printed for P. Prooksby [sic], at the G[olden] Ball, in West-smith-field., [between 1670-1696]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A new song of Moggie's jealousie: or Jockies vindication Moggy from Jockey she needs wou'd depart, though Jockey he lov'd his Moggy at heart; Jockey he wondred at Moggies strange huff, but Moggy was jealous, and that was enough. Tune of, You London lads be merry; or, Woo't thou be wilfull still my Joe. ([London] : Printed for J. Deacon, atthe [sic] Angel in Guiltspur-street, [1682?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The nobe [sic] mans generous kindness, or The country-mans unexpected happiness, giving a true account of a nobleman, who taking notice of the poor man's industrious care and pains for the maintaining of his charge, which was seven small children, meeting him upon a day, discoursed with him, and inviting him and his wife, with his children, home to his house, and accordingly bestowed upon him a farm of thirty acres of land, to be continued to him and his heirs for ever. To the tune of, The two English travellers. this may be printed, R.P. ([London] : Printed for P[hilip]. Brooksby, at the sign of the Golden-Ball in Pye-Corner., [between 1685-1688]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The old woman's resolution: or, A dialogue betwixt Jack Drumbold and his Old Granny Gregory; who vow'd she would marry though fourscore years and ten because she would shoe her horse round. To the tune of I marry and thank ye too: Licensed according to order. ([London] : Printed for P[hilip]. Brooksby, J[onah]. Deacon, J[osiah]. Blare, J[ohn]. Back., [between 1688-1692]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The pensive lover; or, The damosels crosses crown'd with comfort. She for a time had lost her swain, for which her heart near broke; likewise she would her self have slain, but Phaon stopt the stroke. To the tune of, Grim king of the ghosts. ([London] : Printed for J[osiah]. Blare, at the Looking-Glass on Lundon-Bridge [sic]., [between 1684-1690]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A pleasant jigg betwixt Jack and his mistress: or, The young carman's courage cool'd by the suddain [sic] approach, of his master, who found him too kind to his mistress. Tune of Mary live long. Licensed according to order. ([London : Printed for J. Deacon, between 1684-1695]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A pleasant new ballad: being a merry discourse between a country lass & a young taylor: shevving how the taylor lost his plight and pleasure his yard not being, by the standard, measure. To the pleasant new tune, or Kester crab. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby at the Golden-ball in West-smithfield., [1690?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The forc'd marriage. Or, vnfortunate Celia. When old fools do a wooing go to those who are young-girls, they court their cruel foes, the old man sees he can't prevail with tongue, but finds t[h]at young ones, love to sport with young: he to the virgins parents makes redress, and doth the n[u]mber of his bags express; which takes away her fathers heart by stealth, he weds her not to him, but to his wealth. VVhich being done, she loaths his weak embraces, and throws herself on ruinous disgraces. Tune, Since Celia's my foe. ([London] : Printed for E. Oliver, at the Golden-Key on Snow hill, neer the Sarazens-head., [between 1676-1685]), by Walter Pope (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The scornful maid, and the constant young-man. With mocks and taunts she doth him jear, as in this ditty you may hear; yet no denyal he would have, but still her favour he did crave: yet at the last she granted love, and vowed she would constant prove; yet in this ditty you may find, it is money that doth a bargain bind. Tune of, Times changling I will never be: or, Sawny, or, A fig for France. ([London] : Printed for P[hilip]. Brooksby, at the Golden-Ball, in West Smithfield., [1685?]), by Thomas Robins (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Parthenia's complaint. Or, The forsaken sheperdess. The falsehood of young men she doth discover, by the sad example of her faithless lover: and so against them all she doth enveigh, tho' injur'd but by one, which makes her say, happy nymph for certain is that can, so little value that false creature man. To a new tune much in request: or, Sitting beyond a river side. ([London : Printed for P. Brooksby, 1678 or 9]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The rich farmers ruine; vvho murmured at the plenty of the seasons, because he could not sell corn so dear as his covetous heart desired. To the tune of, Why are my eyes still flowing, as it is play'd on the violin. This may be printed, R.P ([London] : Printed for J. Back, at the Black Boy on London-Bridge, near the draw-bridge., [between 1685-1688]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The school of Venus. VVhen lusty lads and lasses meet, and merrily do play; the pleasures are so strong and sweet, both sexes love obey. Tune of, Hail to the mirtle shade. ([London] : Printed for Josiah Blare, at the Looking-Glass on London-Bridge., [between 1684-1700]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The scolding wife to a pleasant new tune. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby at the Golden Ball in Pye-Corner., [between 1670-1696]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The scolding wives vindication: or, An answer to the cuckold's complaint. Wherein she shows what just reasons she had to exercise severity over her insufficient husband. To the tune of, The cuckold's complaint. Licensed according to order. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby, J. Deacon, J. Blare, J. Back., [1689]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Scotch Moggy's misfortune: together with her chearful hops, that Shakum Guie will bury his wife, and then make Moggy a happy mother. To an excellent new tune. Licensed according to order. ([London] : Printed for P[hilip]. Brooksby, J[onah]. Deacon, J[osiah]. Blare, J[ohn]. Back., [between 1688-1692]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Scotch vvooing of Willy and Nanny to a pleasant new tune: or, Nanny O. This may be printed, R.P. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby at the Golden Ball in Pye-corner., [between 1685-1688]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Shall I? Shall I? No, no. A wanton lad and comely lass did once together meet; tho she seem'd coy her heart he won with complements most sweet. Tune of, The doubting virgin. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby at the Harp & Ball in Pye corner, [1684?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The soldiers fortune: or The taking of Mardike. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby, at the Golden Ball in Pye-Corner., [1680-1685]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The squire's grief crown'd with comfort: or, Nectar preferr'd before scornfull Cynthia, To the tune of Let the soldiers rejoyce. Licensed according to order ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby. [sic] J. Deacon, J. Blare, J. Back., [between 1690-1692]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• True love unvail'd, or, The coy lady over-come at last. This lively gallant having time and leisure, did court the lady to injoy his pleasure; but she seemed coy, and would not moved be, unto his loving suit for to agree: till at the length, love pleading without fee, she did resign up all immediately. To a rare new tune, or, The French minnim. With allowance. ([London] : Printed for P[hilip]. Brooksby at the Golden-Ball, neer the Hospital-gate, in West-smith-field., [between 1670-1696]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A voyage to Virginia: or, The valliant souldier's farewel to his love. Unto Virginia he's resolv'd to go, she begs of him, that he would not do so; but her intreaties they are all in vain, for he must plow the curled ocean main: at length (with sorrow) he doth take his leave and leaves his dearest love at home to grieve. To the tune of, She's gone and left me here alone. ([London : s.n., 1690?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The faithfull woings [sic] of two conntry [sic] lovers. The young-man he with carriage bold, did oft salute the maiden, and unto her these words he told, his heart with love was laden; and if to him her love she'd grant he'd do his best indeavour. To maintain her she should not want, and he'd forsake her never. Because he was poor the maid was coy, and would not have him entertain'd but at last he became her love and joy, and much wealth with her he gain'd. (London, : Printed by E.C. for F. Coles, in Vine-Street near Hatton-Garden, [1655-1676]), by John Wade (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The wanton vintner, and the subtile damosel, being an account of a young blade who needs would be dabling with his maid servant, to which she seemed to agree, but went directly and informed her mistriss, who resolved to prove the truth of this matter her own self; so away she went to the place appointed, being the vault, but her husband in the mean time sent another to toy with his maid, so by his own contrivance he hornified his own pate, his wife in the dark supposing it to be her own husband. To the tune of, The doubting virgin. ([London] : Printed for Josiah Blare, book-seller at Looking-Glass, in the New-Building, on London-Bridge., [between 1684-1688]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Wiltshire wedding betwixt Daniel Doo-well, and Doll the dairy-maid. With the consent of her old father Leather-Coat, and her dear and tender mother Plod-wed. To an excellent north-country tune. Licensed according to order. ([London] : Printed for J[onah]. Deacon, at the Angel in Guilt-spur-street., [between 1684-1695]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A young man put to his shifts: or, The ranting young mans resolution, wherein is show'd how young wenches he doth please and of their heavy burdens he doth them ease, with cunning tricks he their fancies up doth feed and they him relieve when he doth stand in need. To the tune of, Cupids Trappan. (London : Printed for W. Thackeray, T. Passenger, and W. Whitwood., [167-?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A new and true ballad of the poet's complaint: or, A new song to a new tune, of a young wench living in Holbourn, with a full discription of the notable tricks put upon her by two cornuted suitors. Reader assure thy self the thing is true, and though it seem full strange 'tis very true; I wish such gypsies fitted all as she, then would they learn much honester to be. To a pleasant new tune, called, I am confirm'd, &c. ([London] : Printed for F[rancis]. Coles, T[homas]. Vere, J[ohn] VVright, and J[ohn]. Clarke, [between 1674-1679]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The crafty miss, or, An excise-man well fitted. Being a true relation of an excise-man who lately in the county of Kent, had received the sum of fourscore pounds, and lighting into the company of a crafty miss who gave him the chouse for it all; and riding away with his gelding, left in the stead a mare which she had stole; for which mare he was arraigned, and narrowly escaped the severe penalty of the law: which may be a suffiecient warning to all excisemen far and near, to amend their lives to hate a miss, and love their wives. To the tune of, Moggies jealousie. ([London : Printed for I. Deacon, 1684]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The credulous virgins complaint. Or, Lovers made happy at last. Being a caution to the female sex. Being a most pleasant new song in two parts, with the youngmans [sic] kind answer. Celia complains virgins are oft too kind, the which she did by late experience find, for yielding unto Damon she does prove that hasty pleasures are the bain of love; but in the tempest of her wounding grief, Damon comes in and yields her kind relief: but vows renew, and at last both are wed, though he before had got her maiden-head. To the tune of Sawny will never be my love again. ([London] : Printed for P[hilip]. Brooksby at the Golden Ball in West-Smithfield., [between 1670-1696]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Crums of comfort for the youngest sister. The youngest sister in despair, at last did comfort find, which banisht all her grief and care, and eas'd her troubled mind, a kind young man did promise her that she should married be, she answered him again, kind sir, thereto I'm wondrous free. To a pleasant new west country tune. ([London] : Printed for P[hilip]. Brooksby at the Golden in Ball West-Smithfield., [1680]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The cuckold's lamentation of a bad wife. He is tormented, and she tanns his hide, he knows not how to live, nor where to abide; besides she makes him for to wear the horn, and he wishes that he never had been born: to all young batchelours now he does declare, when they goe a wooing for to have a care, there's [sic] is many maids good, but some proves evil, his luck was bad, he met with a she-devil. To the tune of The country farmer. O, Why are my eyes still flow---ing. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby at the Golden Ball in Pye-corner., [between 1670-1696]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Cupids conquest: or, Will the shepherd, and fair Kate of the green; both united together in pure love. When damsels fair doth thus ensnare, and win their lovers hearts, thus with a frown can run him down. Then Cupid takes his part. To the tune of, As I went forth to take the air: or, My dearest dear and I must part. This may be printed, R.L.S. ([London] : Printed for J[onah]. Deacon at the Angel in Guilt-Spur-Street, without Newgate., [1684 or 5]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Cupid's court of equity. The scornful lady quickly took, while she her love disdain'd: she was prick'd down in Cupid's book, his vassal she remain'd. Tune of, When first I bid my love good-morrow. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby, at the Golden-Ball, near the Hospital-gate, in West-Smithfield, [between 1680-1685]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Damon and Celia, or, The languishing lover comforted. Of all new songs, the poet hopes that this will please you well, because he knows it is a very good one, you may find hereby, there's nothing lost by loving constantly. Which ought to be all honest lovers guide but as for such who no delays abide; let them love one, for half and hour no more, and when they've done go call their Mrs. whore. To a pleasant new play-house tune, called No, no tis in vain, &c. ([London] : Printed for F. Coles, T. Vere, J. Wright, J. Clarke, W. Thackeray, & T. Passenger., [between 1678-1681]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The down-ight [sic] vvooing of honest John & Betty. To the tune of, Cold and raw. This may be printed, R.P. ([London] : Printed for J[onah]. Deacon, at the Angel in Guiltspur-street., [between 1685-1688]), by E. W. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An excellent ballad, intituled, The constancy of Susanna. To an excellent new tune. ([London] : Printed for F. Coles, T. Vere, and Wright, [165-?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The good wives fore-cast, or, The kind and loving mothers counsel to her daughter after marriage. My daughter dear I pray give ear, this lesson I have learn'd, I'll tell to you, you'l find it true, a penny sav'd, is earn'd. Tune of, Why are my eyes, still flow----ing. &c. This may be printed, R.P. ([London] : Printed for J. Deacon at the Angel in Guilt-spur-street, without Newgate., [between 1685-1688]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Huntington-shire plovv-man: or, The plowmans complain for the loss of his hearts delight. True love alone, does cause my moan, such sorrows I possess; I being left of joys bereft, to languish in distress. Tune of, My child must have a father. This may be printed. R.P. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby, at the Golden-Ball in Pye-Corner., [between 1685-1688]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The innocent country. maids delight. Or, A description of the lives of the lasses of London. At London they the wanton play, as it is often seen, Whilst we do go, all of a row, unto the meadows green. Set to an excellent country dance. This may be printed. R.P. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby, at the Golden-Ball in Pye-Corner., [1685?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Jack Had-Lands lamentation, that sold and made away his 'state, and spent his money early and late; and let his wife and children want, now he makes great moan and does repent; and desires all good-fellows where e're they be, to take warning of his poverty. He was cast in prison at that bout, his poor wife she helpt him out; she had small reason to do that thing but true love is a gallant thing; there is scarce a tap-house in London town. Will help a man when he is cast down. To the tune of, It is old ale that has undone me. This may be printed, R.P. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby, at the Golden-Ball in Pye-Corner., [between 1685-1688]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A mad marriage; or, The female fancy of Debtford. Being an account of one Margaret a carpenters wife, (who to salve up the credit of a servant named Mary, who had been dabling with Ch---- Parsons a seaman, who soon after left her and went to sea) dressed her self in mans cloaths and was married to the said Mary, to prevent the shame of a crackt maiden-head. To the tune of, Moggies jealousie. ([London] : Printed for I. Deacon, at the Angel in Guilt-spur-street, without Newgate., [1680?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The perjur'd swain, or, The damsels bloody tragedy you loyal lovers now that hear this damsels destiny, sure can't forbear to shed a tear at this sad tragedy : the tune is, Sefautian's farewel / this may be printed, R.P. ([London] : Printed for J. Blare, at the sign of the Looking-Glass on London-Bridge, [between 1685 and 1688]), by R. P. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The pretended country squire, with an account of his last will and testament: together with a whole dicar of legacies bequeathed to his new-found friends; who at length, to their unspeakable sorrow, are left in the lurch. : To the tune of, Merry and Glad. ([London] : Printed for P. Brooksby, J. Deacon, J. Blare, and J. Back., 1692) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Robin Hood and Little John being an account of their first meeting, their fierce encounter and conquest : to which is added, their friendly agreement, and how he came to be call'd Little John : to the tune of, Arthur a Bland. (London: : Printed by and for W. Onley, and are to be sold by the booksellers of Pye-corner and London-bridge., [between 1680 and 1685]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The two ioyful lovers, or, A true pattern of love the maid at first was most unkinde, yet bore at last a faithful minde : for Cupid with his bow and shield, at last did force her for to yield : the tune is, Francis Phoenix. (London : Printed for Sarah Tyus on London-Bridge., [1663 or 1664]), by Thomas Robins (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Roger and Mary, or, The loving couple in a great engagement Rogers true love to his Mary did not in the least miscarry : he souldier-like besieg'd and enter'd, and had the prize for which he ventur'd : tune of, Moggies Jealousie. (London : Printed for P. Brooksby at the Golden Ball in Pye-corner, [between 1672 and 1695]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Room for a jovial tinker, Old brass to mend or, Here is a tinker full of mettle, the which can mend, pot, pan, or kettle : for stopping of holes is his delight, his work goes forward day and night : if there be any woman brave, whose couldrons need of mending have, send for this tinker, ne'r deny him, he'l do your work well if you try him : a proof of him, i'le forthwith show, 'cause you his workmanship may know : the tune is, Behold the man, &c. ([London] : Printed for M. Coles, T. Vere, J. Wright, J. Clarke, W. Thackeray and T. Passinger, [between 1680 and 1682]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Tho. Brown's recantation of his Satyr on the French King. Facit recantatio versum. (London : Printed and are to be sold by most booksellers in London and Westminster, MDCXCVII [1697]), by Thomas Brown (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The cooper of Norfolk, or, A true jest o'th' brewer & cooper's wife, and how the cooper served the brewer in his kind to the tune of, The Wiving age, &c. (London : Printed by and for W.O. for A.M. and sold by the booksellers of Pye-corner and London- Brid[ge], [1700?]), by -1656? M. P. (Martin Parker) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The six-penny whore, or The London frollick. Being a true relation, how a porter and a counsellors wife were found in bed together near West-Smithfield. (London, : Printed for A.C. in St. Johns-street., [ca. 1684]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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