Vulgar words in Ballads (Page 1)
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When the laugh was done, Peg, the pretty hussy, Moved about the room Wonderfully busy; Now she looks to see If the kettle keep hot; Now she rubs the spoons, Now she cleans the teapot; Now she sets the cups Trimly and secure: Now she scours a pot, And so it was I drew her.
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Forty times over let Michaelmas pass, Grizzling hair the brain doth clear-- Then you know a boy is an ass, Then you know the worth of a lass, Once you have come to Forty Year.
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And every day it came to pass, That four lusty meals made he; And, step by step, upon an ass, Rode abroad, his realms to see; And wherever he did stir, What think you was his escort, sir?
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All in a fine mud palace,--each day he took four meals, And for a guard of honor,--a dog ran at his heels, Sometimes, to view his kingdoms,--rode forth this monarch good, And then a prancing jackass--he royally bestrode.
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Now Evins bless the Pallis Court, And all its bold ver-dicks!