Fancy's Freedom. OR The true Lovers bliss.  
Exactly set forth in the faithful and constant affection of a Gentlemans daughter, who fell in Love with her Fathers Serving-man, she having a Thousand pound left her by an Uncle, and how they were married( notwithstanding all opposition) and lived happily to their hearts content. 
In spite of Fate True Love shall crwoned be  
And wear a Garland for its loyalty.   
Tune of, Amarillis, or, Phillis on the new made hay, &c.  

 depiction of young lady  
 depiction of young male servant  

ALL in the West of England fair  
I heard a story of a pair,  
Of Lovers that united were,  
in heart and true affection,  
'twas Cupids darts did wound their hearts  
and brought them in subjection.   

A young man being left forlorn  
Though of good Parents he was born,  
Yet did he count it for no scorn  
to look out for a Master,  
For every sore must have a salue  
and every wound a plaster.   

He many days had not remained  
Before a service he had gained  
And bravely he was entertained  
the story is aparent,  
A Master free, of high degree  
did take him for his servant.   

Where he behaved himself so well  
That all the ●est he 〈◇〉 excel:  
Now who but John must bear the b●ll  
his Master loved him 〈◇〉 ly:  
Both great and sma●l would for him call  
'twas he they fancied clearly.    

 depiction of lady and man holding hands  

BUt mark what after came to pass,  
His Masters only Daughter was,  
A gallant buxom lively Lass  
and fancied John most neatly,  
Cause he was gay, and knew the way  
to please a Maid completely.   

O John quoth she, I must be hold  
My mind to thee for to unfold,  
Thy Love I value more then Gold  
then prithee John befriend me,  
For why thou hast my heart in hold  
grant love or death will end me.   

When John had heard her speak the same  
He thought it best to mind his game,  
Quoth he most dear, and Lady fair  
I think you to but jéer me,  
To bring me into Cupids snare  
and leave me the●e I fear it.   

Besides you know my fortunes low,  
And you are far to high to bow,  
If that your father should it know,  
what think you would beside me,  
Some wo●ul fate besides his ha●e  
he never would abide me.   

Pish fie quoth she you know I have,  
Enough to keep us fine and brave  
What though my father tear and rave  
we need not fear his anger,  
Since we have Gold thou mayst be bold  
therefore delay no longer.   

A thousand pound my own must be  
Left by my uncle unto me,  
All which I freely give to thee  
if thou w●lt join in marriage,  
Because I see, thou art to me  
a man of comely carriage.   

Then Lady her's my heart and hand  
I am your servant at command,  
Your meaning well I understand  
which sets my heart on fire,  
Though friends oppose, I fear no foes  
you shall have your desire.   

And then they did exchange a kiss  
In token of true Lovers bliss  
And there agreed that with all speed  
in hast they will be married,  
Because delays doth danger breed  
they long enough had tarried.   

Next morning John did steal away  
His dearest love and Lady gay,  
Whilst the Sun shined for to make hay  
for f●… r of blustering weather,  
Where at th●… ●ide, he wed his bride  
and they were joined together.   

But when her father heard the news  
For very grief he could not choose,  
I do presume but feet and fume  
he a most was distracted,  
Because his only Daughter was  
unto his man contracted.   

But by persuasions of a friend  
They brought the matter to good end  
Her father he at last did bend  
and yielded to assist them  
Since 'twas too late, to across their fate  
or strive for to resist them.   

And now they live in mirth and joy  
Free from care and all annoy,  
beloved of all both great and small  
the Country round about them,  
The old man he will not agree  
to live one day without them.     

Printed for W. Whitwood at the Golden-Lyon in Duck-Lane.