The Faithful Lovers Farwell: OR, Private News fromChatham,  
Described in a passionate Discourse betwixt a young Gentleman whose name was john, and his fair Lady Betty, who having been newly Contracted, were suddenly Separated before Marriage, in regard that he was instantly Commanded to take Shipping in an Expedition against the DUTCH.  
To the Tune of, My Lodging is on the cold ground, etc.  

 

AS I in a Meadow was walking,  
some two or three Weeks ago,  
I heard two Lovers a Talking,  
and trampling too and fro;  
The Female her name was Betty,  
her dearly Beloved was john,  
And both of them wondrous pretty,  
(I'll tell you the rest anon)   

These Lovers were both combined  
in mutual bonds of Love,  
But john was straightly enjoined  
a little while to remove,  
From her he did love above all things,  
his fervent desire was such;  
He now doth intend to do tall things,  
By Engageing against the Dutch.   Betty. 
'twas Betty that first complained,  
Oh! why will you use me so,  
As soon as affection is gained,  
so speedily can you go,  
And leave me in pining sorrow  
distressed upon the Shore;  
If you do depart to Morrow  
I never shall see thee more.  john. 
My dear (quoth john) be not daunted,  
(and smilingly looked upon her)  
My Service it cannot be wanted,  
I'le-bring thee both Wealth & Honour;  
I cannot now well support thee,  
and live like other Men▪  
But with Gold and silver I will Court thee  
When I come a Shore again.  Betty. 
(Quoth Betty) some other way study  
to live with me here on Shore;  
The Battle will be very bloody,  
when all the great Guns do Roar,  
Thou'lt either be drowning or burning  
in Crimson Waves of Gore,  
Whilst I sit here in my mourning,  
And never shall see thee more.   

The second Part,  
to the same Tune.  
 john. 

QVoth john, prithee leave thy dreaming  
and be an obedient Wife,  
I scorn that a Butterbox Fleming  
should vapour away my Life;  
The Duke of York ventures his life too  
with all his Royalty;  
He's a Prince that doth love his wife too  
I warrant as well as I.   

Good Princes are great Examples  
for Loyal hearts to follow:  
He that on Authority tramples.  
I wish the Sea may swallow,  
The Dutchman was ever a Traitor  
against their Sovereign;  
We will make it cost him hit water  
ere I come a Shore again.   

Wée'll beat the Belgick-Boobies,  
and gain their Guinny-Gold,  
I'll bring the home Pearls and Rubies  
as many as my Ship will hold;  
I'll make my Betty shine Splendid  
with Treasuries of the Main,  
And royally be attended  
When I come a Shore again.   Betty. 
Then Betty with a whimpering face  
returned these words again,  
I'll put me on a Masculine Case,  
and pass for one of your Men;  
I'll swear (if you'll believe me)  
I'll fear no Wind nor Wether,  
For I know it never will grieve me  
If both of us die together.  john. 

My Dear, I prithee leave pleading,  
thou shalt not to Sea with me,  
For I can tell by my reading  
it will not convenient be,  
Thou rather wilt hurt, and hinder me,  
when we begin the Fray,  
When Cleopatra put to Sea  
Mark Anthony lost the day.   

My very soul presages,  
we shall be Victorious Men,  
And cut out work for Stages  
when we return again.   Bett. 

Quoth she, I'll daily pray for thee  
and every Power implore.   joh. 

I'll fight (qd. he) Oh then quoth she  
I never shall see the more.   john. 

Said he, this Kiss a farewell gives  
my time is drawing on,  
He needs must go whom Honour drives.   Bett. 

Quoth she, adieu sweet john.   joh. 

Quoth he, I'll make thee a Lady  
I prithee then dry thine eye:  
There's many a wight, is made a Knight bright  
As little deserves as I   

Thus sad and heavy hearted  
(their Kisses washed with tears)  
These faithful Lovers parted,  
no case so sad as theirs;  
Before they came to the Marriage Bed,  
(so woeful is this Ditty)  
ere she had lost her Maidenhead,  
Alack, the more's the pity.    
Finis.   

With Allowance.   

London, Printed for Sarah Tyus, at the three Bibles on London-bridge.