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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.

Title: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.
Note:[London] : Printed for F[rancis]. Coles, T[homas]. Vere, J[ohn] VVright, and J[ohn]. Clarke, [between 1674-1679]
  
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Subject:Broadsides -- England -- London -- Early works to 1800
Subject:Man-woman relationships -- Early works to 1800
Subject:Ballads -- England -- 17th century
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