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226 CONSTANCE OF CLEVELAND. |
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To the Tune of Crimson Velvet.
It was a youthfull knight
Lov'd a gallant lady; Fair she was and bright,
And of vertues rare : Herself she did behave »
So courteously as may be ; Wedded they were brave ;
Joy without compare. Here began the grief, Pain without relief: w
Her husband soon her love forsook, To women lewd of mind, Being bad inclin'd,
He only lent a pleasant look. The lady she sate weeping, 15
"While that he was keeping
Company with others moe: Her words, " My love, beleeve not, Come to me, and grieve not;
"Wantons will thee overthrow." ao
His fair Ladie's words
Nothing he regarded; "Wantonnesse affords
Such delightfull sport. "While they dance and sing, s»
With great mirth prepared, |
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