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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.

Title: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.
Note:[London] : Printed for P[hilip]. Brooksby at the Golden Ball in Pye-corner, [between 1670-1696]
  
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Subject:Broadsides -- England -- London -- Early works to 1800
Subject:Singleness -- Early works to 1800
Subject:Ballads -- England -- 17th century
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