item: #1 of 256 id: A00235 author: G. B., fl. 1592-1597. title: A new song, called Jacke Doues resolution by which he doth show, that he cares not a rush how ere the world goe. To the tune of, To driue the cold winter away. date: 1635.0 words: 1784 flesch: 74 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A00235) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 13787) keywords: care; goe; tcp; world cache: A00235.xml plain text: A00235.txt item: #2 of 256 id: A00293 author: Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600, attributed name. title: A most sweet song of an English merchant, borne at Chichester To an excellent new tune. date: 1640.0 words: 1556 flesch: 83 summary: A sweet thing is love , &c. Faire Maids lament no more , Your Country Law is such , It takes but hold vpon my life , My goods it cannot touch : Within one chest I haue In gold a thousand pound , I giue it equall to you all , for loue which I haue found . A sweet thing is love , &c. Now heare a Maidens plaint , Braue Englishman , quoth shee , And grant her loue for loue againe , That craues but loue of thee : I wooe and sue for loue , That haue beene wooed ere this , Then grant mee loue , and therewithall shee proffers him a kisse . keywords: loue; love; sweet; thing cache: A00293.xml plain text: A00293.txt item: #3 of 256 id: A00519 author: T. F., fl. 1630. title: A fooles bolt is soone shot Good friends beware, I'me like to hit yee, what ere you be heer's that will fit yee; which way soeuer that you goe, at you I ayme my bolt and bowe. To the tune of, Oh no no no not yet. date: 1630.0 words: 1933 flesch: 78 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A00519) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 15055) keywords: doth; english; shot; tcp; text cache: A00519.xml plain text: A00519.txt item: #4 of 256 id: A01877 author: Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637, attributed name. title: The mad-merry prankes of Robbin Good-fellow To the tune of Dulcina. date: 1625.0 words: 1525 flesch: 75 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A01877) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 18874) keywords: doe; english; ho ho; tcp; text cache: A01877.xml plain text: A01877.txt item: #5 of 256 id: A02251 author: Boccaccio, Giovanni, 1313-1375. title: A most pleasant ballad of patient Grissell To the tune of the brides good morrovv. date: 1600.0 words: 2142 flesch: 73 summary: Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 19160) Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books, 1475-1640 ; 1205:10) A most pleasant ballad of patient Grissell To the tune of the brides good morrovv. Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600. Boccaccio, Giovanni, 1313-1375. A most pleasant ballad of patient Grissell To the tune of the brides good morrovv. keywords: eebo; english; grissell; marques; tcp; text cache: A02251.xml plain text: A02251.txt item: #6 of 256 id: A02413 author: Guy, Richard, writer of ballads. title: The country-mans new care away To the tune of, Loue will find out the way. date: 1635.0 words: 1378 flesch: 73 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 18283) keywords: care; english; tcp; text cache: A02413.xml plain text: A02413.txt item: #7 of 256 id: A02415 author: Guy, Richard, writer of ballads. title: The new-found Northerne deedle: or, Mirth and wit according to the times, fancies to fit, are in these following rimes To the tune of This is my grannams deedle. date: 1633.0 words: 1581 flesch: 68 summary: And also my sister Nanny , So beautifull and cauny , Content will giue to any , And please them though nere so many : in dancing the new found deedle . in dancing my Grannams deedle , in dancing the Dadyes deedle , this merry conceit of the deedle . My brother a swaggering gallant , Knows Gilderland , Brabbant , Zeland , And lately is comne out of Holland , To England to spend his talant : and calls for the new found deedle , come play us my Grannams deedle , my Mammies and Dadyes deedle , this merry conceit of the deedle . keywords: conceit; deedle; grannams; merry; new cache: A02415.xml plain text: A02415.txt item: #8 of 256 id: A03945 author: H. I., fl. 1625. title: An example for all those that make no conscience of swearing and forswearing shewing Gods heauy iudgement vpon a maid-seruant in London, who forswore her selfe, and now lies rotting in S. Bartholomewes Hospitall in Smithfield, where many resort daily to see her. To the tune of, Aime not too high. date: 1625.0 words: 1997 flesch: 75 summary: He se●rches in the closet of our hearts , Where he suruayes our good and euill parts : The soule he made to be the bodies guide , That it should rule vs when we went aside . Where hundreds flocke to s●●● 〈◊〉 in her bed , Her toes and fingers do fal● 〈…〉 ●●d rot , With other ioynts , such is her heauy lot . keywords: eebo; english; god; tcp; text cache: A03945.xml plain text: A03945.txt item: #9 of 256 id: A04735 author: Barnfield, Richard, 1574-1627. title: A louers newest curranto, or, The lamentation of a young mans folly to a pleasant new tune. date: 1625.0 words: 1234 flesch: 72 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A04735) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 28299) keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: A04735.xml plain text: A04735.txt item: #10 of 256 id: A05386 author: Basse, William, d. ca. 1653. title: Maister Basse his careere, or, The New hunting of the hare, to a new court tune. The Faulconers hunting, to the tune of Basse his careere date: 1620.0 words: 1558 flesch: 71 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A05386) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 28278) keywords: basse; careere; eebo; english; tcp; text cache: A05386.xml plain text: A05386.txt item: #11 of 256 id: A07924 author: Murray, David, Sir, 1567-1629. title: The complaint of the shepheard Harpalus To a pleasant new tune. date: 1628.0 words: 1176 flesch: 70 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A07924) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 3263) keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: A07924.xml plain text: A07924.txt item: #12 of 256 id: A08374 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656?, attributed name. title: There's nothing to be had without money, or Hee that brings mony in his hand is sure to speed by sea or land but he that hath no coyne in's purse his fortune is a great deale worse, then happy are they that alwayes haue a penny in purse their credit to saue. To a new northerne tune, or the mother beguil'd the daughter. date: 1633.0 words: 1706 flesch: 73 summary: Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 20650) Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: haue; mercy; penny; tcp; text cache: A08374.xml plain text: A08374.txt item: #13 of 256 id: A08794 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: The good fellowes best beloved now if you will know what that should bee, Ile tell you 'tis called good ipse hee: 'tis that which some people do love in some measure, some for their profit and some for their pleasure. To the tune of Blew capp. date: 1634.0 words: 1863 flesch: 71 summary: The good fellowes best beloved now if you will know what that should bee, Ile tell you 'tis called good ipse hee: 'tis that which some people do love in some measure, some for their profit and some for their pleasure. The good fellowes best beloved now if you will know what that should bee, Ile tell you 'tis called good ipse hee: 'tis that which some people do love in some measure, some for their profit and some for their pleasure. keywords: eebo; english; hee; ipse; tcp; text cache: A08794.xml plain text: A08794.txt item: #14 of 256 id: A08813 author: Bernard, of Clairvaux, Saint, 1090 or 91-1153, attributed name. title: Saint Bernards vision. Or, A briefe discourse (dialogue-wise) betweene the soule and the body of a damned man newly deceased laying open the faults of each other: With a speech of the divels in hell. To the tune of, Fortune my foe. date: 1640.0 words: 1934 flesch: 84 summary: The Soule answereth . MOst wretched Flesh , which in thy time of life Wast foolish , idle , vaine , and full of strife ; Though of my substance thou didst speake to me , I doe confesse I should have bridled thée . Body and soul in literature -- Poetry -- Early works to 1800. keywords: body; soule; text; thou; thy; thée cache: A08813.xml plain text: A08813.txt item: #15 of 256 id: A08941 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: A bill of fare for, a Saturday nights supper, a Sunday morning breakfast, and a Munday dinner, described in a pleasant new merry ditie. To the tune of Cooke Laurell, or, Michaelmas terme. date: 1637.0 words: 2252 flesch: 71 summary: A great Carpe Pye , and a dish of sad Po●ts , With Crocodile Uinegar , sawce very tart , Quoth she thou last night wast among thy sound tre●ts , Now fall to thy Breakfast , and comfort thy heart : Then had I a Cup full of stout Wormwood Beere , It seemes that in Physicke she has good insight , This shew'd me the difference 'twixt the homely cheere And our dainty Supper on Saturday night . A bill of fare for, a Saturday nights supper, a Sunday morning breakfast, and a Munday dinner, described in a pleasant new merry ditie. keywords: night; saturday; saturday night; supper; tcp; text cache: A08941.xml plain text: A08941.txt item: #16 of 256 id: A08943 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: A briefe description of the triumphant show made by the right honourable Aulgernon Percie, Earle of Northumberland at his installation and intiation into the princely fraternitie of the garter, upon the 13. of May, 1635. To the tune of Quell the pride, &c. date: 1635.0 words: 1538 flesch: 70 summary: Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). EEBO-TCP is a partnership between the Universities of Michigan and Oxford and the publisher ProQuest to create accurately transcribed and encoded texts based on the image sets published by ProQuest via their Early English Books Online (EEBO) database (http://eebo.chadwyck.com). keywords: english; northumberland; praise; tcp; text cache: A08943.xml plain text: A08943.txt item: #17 of 256 id: A08946 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: [A cruel Cornish murder] ... to the tune of The ladies daughter / M.P. date: 1624.0 words: 2029 flesch: 72 summary: When they those two ha 〈…〉 and tane what they de 〈…〉 Like people fully filled , 〈…〉 with ioy , they sate by t 〈…〉 And tooke Tobacco mer 〈…〉 without all feare or dr 〈…〉 Knowing no house nor to 〈…〉 and while these two 〈…〉 In came the blind mans d 〈…〉 who had beene workin 〈…〉 And séeing such a slaught 〈…〉 she wondrously was 〈…〉 No maruell , when her B 〈…〉 lay headlesse on the floor Her zeale she could not s 〈…〉 but running out o th' doo 〈…〉 His Sword which lay all 〈…〉 with her she tooke , an 〈…〉 As fast as she was able , she ran to call some folk To come and sée the murd 〈…〉 but after her he stept , And ere she went much fur 〈…〉 he did her intercept . And then he tooke her G 〈…〉 about some seuen yéer 〈…〉 Which he ( oh monster b 〈…〉 by both the héeles did 〈…〉 And beate her braines o 〈…〉 oh barbarous cruelty , 〈…〉 The like of this I neuer 〈…〉 in any history . keywords: eebo; english; house; tcp; text cache: A08946.xml plain text: A08946.txt item: #18 of 256 id: A08947 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: The cooper of Norfolke: or, A pretty iest of a brewer and the coopers wife: and how the cooper served the brewer in his kind To the tune of, The wiving age. date: 1630.0 words: 2284 flesch: 78 summary: The cooper of Norfolke: or, A pretty iest of a brewer and the coopers wife: and how the cooper served the brewer in his kind To the tune of, The wiving age. Cooper of Norfolk. The cooper of Norfolke: or, A pretty iest of a brewer and the coopers wife: and how the cooper served the brewer in his kind To the tune of, The wiving age. Cooper of Norfolk. keywords: brewer; cooper; iohn; tcp; wife; worke cache: A08947.xml plain text: A08947.txt item: #19 of 256 id: A08948 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: [...] or, Cupids wrongs vindicated wherein he that Cupids wiles did discover, is proved a false dissembling lover. The mayd shewes such cause that none can her condemne, but on the contrary the fault's layd on him. To the tune of Cupids cruell torments. date: 1633.0 words: 1676 flesch: 79 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A08948) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 20000) keywords: cupids; loue; raile; tcp; thou cache: A08948.xml plain text: A08948.txt item: #20 of 256 id: A08949 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: A description of a strange (and miraculous) fish cast upon the sands in the meads, in the hundred of Worwell, in the county Palatine of Chester, (or Chesshiere. The certainty whereof is here related concerning the said most monstrous fish. To the tune of Bragandary. date: 1635.0 words: 1669 flesch: 76 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 20819) keywords: england; fish; nere; tcp cache: A08949.xml plain text: A08949.txt item: #21 of 256 id: A08950 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: The desperate damsells tragedy. Or The faithlesse young man To the tune of Dulcina. date: 1630.0 words: 1583 flesch: 74 summary: IN the gallant month of Iune , When swéet roses are in prime , A●d each bird with a seuerall tune , Harmoniously salutes the time : then to delight , my appetite I walkt into a meddow faire , and in a sh●de I spyed a maide Whose loue had brought her to dispaire . My dearest Iewell thou hast taken , Which should stand me in great stead , A●d now thou hast me quite forsaken , And art like false Aeneas fled , from Dido ●●ue : what can insue , This faithles déed ● but to end my care , like her a knife , must end my life For I like her am in despaire . keywords: despaire; english; tcp; text cache: A08950.xml plain text: A08950.txt item: #22 of 256 id: A08951 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: The distressed virgin: or, The false young-man, and the constant maid, the qualities of them both displaid To an excellent new tune. date: 1633.0 words: 1771 flesch: 75 summary: A Thousand times my love commend , to him that hath my heart in hold , I tooke him for my dearest friend , his Love I more estéem'd than Gold. Would I had never séene those eyes , that ( like attractive Adamants ) Did my poore heart with love surprize , the power of love so me enchants . keywords: eebo; english; love; tcp; text cache: A08951.xml plain text: A08951.txt item: #23 of 256 id: A08953 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: An exact description of the manner how His Maiestie and his nobles went to Parliament, on Munday, the thirteenth day of Aprill, 1640, to the comfortable expectation of all loyall subiects to the tune of Triumph and ioy, &c. / M.P. date: 1640.0 words: 1254 flesch: 74 summary: An exact description of the manner how His Maiestie and his nobles went to Parliament, on Munday, the thirteenth day of Aprill, 1640, to the comfortable expectation of all loyall subiects to the tune of Triumph and ioy, &c. / M.P. M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books, 1475-1640 ; 1754:26) An exact description of the manner how His Maiestie and his nobles went to Parliament, on Munday, the thirteenth day of Aprill, 1640, to the comfortable expectation of all loyall subiects to the tune of Triumph and ioy, &c. / M.P. M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? 1 broadside : ill. And are to be sold at the Horse-shooe in Smithfield, Printed at London : keywords: king; parliament; text cache: A08953.xml plain text: A08953.txt item: #24 of 256 id: A08954 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: A fayre portion for a fayre mayd: or, The thriftie mayd of Worstersheere who liues at London for a marke a yeare; this marke was her old mothers gift, shee teacheth all mayds how to shift. To the tune of, Gramercy penny. date: 1633.0 words: 1736 flesch: 74 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: haue; marke; mother; tcp; yeare cache: A08954.xml plain text: A08954.txt item: #25 of 256 id: A08955 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: Fayre warning, or, Happy is he whom other mens harmes can make to beware, and to shun Satans charmes To the tune of Packingtons pound. date: 1635.0 words: 1662 flesch: 71 summary: Fayre warning, or, Happy is he whom other mens harmes can make to beware, and to shun Satans charmes To the tune of Packingtons pound. Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books, 1475-1640 ; 1607:16) Fayre warning, or, Happy is he whom other mens harmes can make to beware, and to shun Satans charmes To the tune of Packingtons pound. keywords: beware; harmes; mens; satans; satans charmes cache: A08955.xml plain text: A08955.txt item: #26 of 256 id: A08956 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: Good counsell for young vvooers shewing the way, the meanes, and the skill, to wooe any woman, be she what she will: then all young men that are minded to wooe, come heare this new ballad, and buy't ere you goe. To a dainty new tune, or else it may be sung to the tune of Prettie Bessie. date: 1635.0 words: 2086 flesch: 77 summary: you will be ruled , and take my aduice , e teach you to wooe and spéed in a trice , ●●u must not be daunted what euer she say , ●●e may speed to morrow that 's cast off to day . A●●●●● of my Counsell , &c. Comply with her h●●our in euery thing right , For that 's the chiefe course that can giue her delight , If thou sée her merry , then laugh sing and i●●● , Or tell some loue tales , this a maiden lik●● 〈◊〉 , And when she is sad then put ●●nger i' th eye . keywords: counsell; tcp; thou; thy; wooe cache: A08956.xml plain text: A08956.txt item: #27 of 256 id: A08958 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: A good workeman needes neuer want worke If this be true, heres a parsell of ten, all lustie able well qualified men, that scarse haue their equals to eate, drinke, and sleepe and some are farr better to hang then to keepe. To the tune of the nine maids. date: 1635.0 words: 1826 flesch: 79 summary: ( In a month or little more ) Try'd all that 's mention'd vnderneath in number halfe a skore , Marke h●w they stand i● Ra 〈…〉 e All lusty a●le m●n , Then you w 〈…〉 good workmen want , come take you● ch●yse of ten . This fellow will not stay at home aboue an houres space , He●le at the alehouse stay , from breakef●st time till dinner From thence till supper hee ll be away , by this I was a winner . keywords: hee; men; tcp; text cache: A08958.xml plain text: A08958.txt item: #28 of 256 id: A08961 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: Houshold talke or, Good councell for a married man Deliuered in a prittie dialogue, by Roger a batchelor, to Simon, a (iealous) married-man. To the tune of Buckle and thong-a. date: 1629.0 words: 1734 flesch: 74 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A08961) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 20004) keywords: cuckold; roger; simon; tcp; text cache: A08961.xml plain text: A08961.txt item: #29 of 256 id: A08965 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: A lamentable relation of a fearfull fight at sea, upon our English coast, between the Spaniard and the Hollander who after their first meeting and fight which was on Friday the sixt of September last past, and the finall fight on Friday being the eleventh of October following, the event whereof you may hear in this following ditty : to the tune of, Let us to the wars againe / by Martin Parkin. date: 1639.0 words: 1839 flesch: 71 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 23883) Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books, 1475-1640 ; 1711:27) keywords: christian; hate; men; pen; pitie cache: A08965.xml plain text: A08965.txt item: #30 of 256 id: A08967 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: A man cannot lose his money, but he shall be mockt too, or, Suttle Mals loue to simple Coney, to make him an asse to spend his money to the tune of Oh no, no, no, not yet / [by] M.P. date: 1625.0 words: 1721 flesch: 78 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). For which he ne'r had naught from her , but Thanks mine owne sweet honey , A kisse or twaine was all his gaine , for all his cost and money . keywords: eebo; english; money; tcp; text cache: A08967.xml plain text: A08967.txt item: #31 of 256 id: A08968 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: Loues solace; or The true lovers part, & in his conclusion he shews his constant heart He still doth praise her for her beauty rare, and sayes there's none with her that can compare. To a new court tune called the Damaske rose. date: 1632.0 words: 1823 flesch: 75 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: doth; lasse; loues; tcp; text cache: A08968.xml plain text: A08968.txt item: #32 of 256 id: A08969 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: Mans felicity and misery which is, a good wife and a bad: or the best and the worst, discoursed in a dialogue betweene Edmund and Dauid. To the tune of I haue for all good wives a song. date: 1635.0 words: 1924 flesch: 81 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: dauid; edmund; euer; man; tcp; wife cache: A08969.xml plain text: A08969.txt item: #33 of 256 id: A08971 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: A messe of good fellows: or, The generous spark who roundly, doth call, and sayes for his part, tush, we have and shall have abundance, come fill us the other od quart To the tune of, Ragged and torne. date: 1634.0 words: 1774 flesch: 73 summary: A messe of good fellows: or, The generous spark who roundly, doth call, and sayes for his part, tush, we have and shall have abundance, come fill us the other od quart To the tune of, Ragged and torne. Messe of good fellows. keywords: abundance; good; tcp; text; tush cache: A08971.xml plain text: A08971.txt item: #34 of 256 id: A08973 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: A new medley, or, A messe of all-together To the tune of Tarltons medley. date: 1640.0 words: 1254 flesch: 84 summary: This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription A08973 of text S119378 in the English Short Title Catalog (STC 19258). The rate of 32 defects per 10,000 words puts this text in the C category of texts with between 10 and 35 defects per 10,000 words. keywords: doe; english; man; medley; text cache: A08973.xml plain text: A08973.txt item: #35 of 256 id: A08975 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: A paire of turtle doves, or, A dainty new Scotch dialogue between a yong-man and his mistresse, both correspondent in affection, &c. To a pretty pleasant tune, called the absence of my mistresse, or I live not where I love. date: 1640.0 words: 1323 flesch: 81 summary: This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription A08975 of text S119379 in the English Short Title Catalog (STC 19262). no A paire of turtle doves, or, A dainty new Scotch dialogue between a yong-man and his mistresse, both correspondent in affection, &c. To a pr M. P 1640 968 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 C The rate of 10 defects per 10,000 words puts this text in the C category of texts with between 10 and 35 defects per 10,000 words. keywords: man; mistresse; text cache: A08975.xml plain text: A08975.txt item: #36 of 256 id: A08976 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: A penny-worth of good counsell To widdowes, and to maides, this counsell I send free; and let them looke before they leape, or, that they married bee. To the tune of Dulcima. date: 1638.0 words: 1627 flesch: 74 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A08976) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 20014) keywords: cast; fore; tcp; text cache: A08976.xml plain text: A08976.txt item: #37 of 256 id: A08977 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: Robin and Kate: or, A bad husband converted by a good wife in a dialogue betweene Robin and Kate. To the tune of Blew cap. date: 1634.0 words: 1832 flesch: 75 summary: Robin and Kate: or, A bad husband converted by a good wife in a dialogue betweene Robin and Kate. Robin and Kate. keywords: kate; robin; tcp; thou; thy; wife cache: A08977.xml plain text: A08977.txt item: #38 of 256 id: A08979 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: Saylors for my money a new ditty composed in the praise of saylors and sea affaires ... to the tune of The joviall cobler / [by] M.P. date: 1630.0 words: 1561 flesch: 75 summary: (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A08979) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 29317) Saylors for my money a new ditty composed in the praise of saylors and sea affaires ... to the tune of The joviall cobler / keywords: blow; doth; doth blow; ere; tcp; wind cache: A08979.xml plain text: A08979.txt item: #39 of 256 id: A08982 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: The three merry coblers when tell how the case with them doth stand, how they are still on the mending hand. To the tune of The Spanish gipsie. date: 1634.0 words: 1576 flesch: 76 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A08982) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 20019) keywords: doe; hand; tcp; text cache: A08982.xml plain text: A08982.txt item: #40 of 256 id: A08984 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: A true subiects wish For the happy successe of our Royall Army preparing to resist the factious rebellion of those insolent covenanters (against the sacred Maiesty, of our gracious and loving king Charles) in Scotland. To the tune of, O How now Mars, &c. date: 1640.0 words: 1234 flesch: 75 summary: 〈◊〉 gratious Soueraigne very mildely , 〈◊〉 them what they did desire , 〈…〉 ingratefully and vildly , 〈◊〉 still continued the fire 〈◊〉 discontent ●gainst gouernment , 〈◊〉 England now is fully bent , proud Iocky's bosting to preuent . 〈◊〉 let her now make preparation , 〈…〉 honourable end : the ●actious Scot is very hot , 〈…〉 ent spléene is néer ' forget 〈…〉 hath bin about this plot . keywords: king; text cache: A08984.xml plain text: A08984.txt item: #41 of 256 id: A08986 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: Tryall brings truth to light: or, The proofe of a pudding is all in the eating A dainty new ditty of many things treating, to the tune of the Begger-boy. date: 1634.0 words: 1774 flesch: 66 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: eating; english; proofe; pudding; tcp; text cache: A08986.xml plain text: A08986.txt item: #42 of 256 id: A08987 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: The two inseparable brothers. Or A true and strange description of a gentleman (an Italian by birth) about seventeene yeeres of age who hath an imperfect (yet living) brother, growing out of his side, having a head, two armes, and one leg, all perfectly to be seen. They were both baptized together, the imperfect is called Iohn Baptist, and the other Lazarus. Admire the Creator in his creatures. To the tune of The wandring Iewes chronicle. date: 1637.0 words: 1746 flesch: 72 summary: In general, first editions of a works in English were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably Latin and Welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: brother; english; imperfect; tcp; text cache: A08987.xml plain text: A08987.txt item: #43 of 256 id: A08988 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: The wandring Jews chronicle: or The old historian his brief declaration made in a mad fashion of each coronation that past in this nation since William's invasion for no great occasion but meer recreation to put off vexation To the tune of, our Prince is welcome out of Spain. date: 1660.0 words: 1598 flesch: 76 summary: portrait of King Henry I Stephen . portrait of King Stephen Henry 2. portrait of King Henry II Richard 1. portrait of King Richard I John . portrait of King John Henry 3. portrait of King Henry III Edward 1. portrait of King Edward I Edward 2. portrait of King Edward II Edward 3. portrait of King Edward III Richard 2. portrait of King Richard II Henry 4. portrait of King Henry IV Henry 5. portrait of King Henry V Henry 6. portrait of King Henry VI Edward 4. portrait of King Edward IV Edward 5. portrait of King Edward V Richard 3. portrait of King Richard III Henry 7. portrait of King Henry VII Henry 8. portrait of King Henry VIII Edward 6. portrait of King Edward VI Q. Mary portrait of Queen Mary I Q. Elizabeth . 〈◊〉 Henry I , and Stephen knew ●…hen no man here but I did view ; I saw them crown'd and dead I can remember well also The second Henries royal show that day that he was wed . keywords: edward; henry; king; portrait; richard; text cache: A08988.xml plain text: A08988.txt item: #44 of 256 id: A08990 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: Well met neighbour, or, A dainty discourse betwixt Nell and Sisse, of men that doe use their wives amisse, then all you good women their cases pitty, the cause you shall heare if you list to this ditty to the tune of Ragged and torne / M.P. date: 1640.0 words: 1377 flesch: 84 summary: Well met neighbour, or, A dainty discourse betwixt Nell and Sisse, of men that doe use their wives amisse, then all you good women their cases pitty, the cause you shall heare if you list to this ditty to the tune of Ragged and torne / M.P. M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? Well met neighbour, or, A dainty discourse betwixt Nell and Sisse, of men that doe use their wives amisse, then all you good women their cases pitty, the cause you shall heare if you list to this ditty to the tune of Ragged and torne / M.P. M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? 1 broadside : ill. keywords: hangd; rogue; text cache: A08990.xml plain text: A08990.txt item: #45 of 256 id: A09605 author: [Philo-Balladus]. title: A vvomans birth, or A perfect relation more witty then common set forth to declare the descent of a woman. To a pleasant new tune. date: 1638.0 words: 1632 flesch: 70 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: books; eebo; english; tcp; text cache: A09605.xml plain text: A09605.txt item: #46 of 256 id: A10065 author: L. P. (Laurence Price), fl. 1625-1680? title: Bee patient in trouble: or, The patient mans counsell wherein is showne the great goodness of God towards them that beare the crosses and afflictions of this world patiently: as also a friendly instruction, whereby to advise us to forsake our wonted sinnes, and turne unto the Lord by speedy repentance, very meete and necessary for the worldlings to marke, reade, heare, and make use of. To the tune of, Bodkins Galliard. date: 1636.0 words: 1797 flesch: 69 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: english; god; lord; tcp; text cache: A10065.xml plain text: A10065.txt item: #47 of 256 id: A10066 author: L.P. (Lawrence Price), fl. 1625-1680?. title: A monstrous shape. Or a shapelesse monster A description of a female creature borne in Holland, compleat in every p[arte] save only a head like a swine, who hath travailed into many parts, and is now to be seene in London, ... To the tune of the Spanish Pavin. date: 1639.0 words: 1595 flesch: 74 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 987) Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books, 1475-1640 ; 1183:10) keywords: books; eebo; english; tcp; text cache: A10066.xml plain text: A10066.txt item: #48 of 256 id: A10070 author: L. P. (Laurence Price), fl. 1625-1680? title: Strange and wonderfull news of a woman which lived neer unto the famous city of London who had her head torn off from her body by the Divell and her lymbs rent in peices and scattered about in the room where the mischief was done : which may serve to forewarn all proud and disloyall men and women to have a care how they behave themselves whilst they live in this sinfull world, that they fall not into the like temptations : the manner how shee made her bargain with the Divil, shee confest to some of her neighbors before her death : the tune is Summer time / L.P. date: 1630.0 words: 1761 flesch: 74 summary: Strange and wonderfull news of a woman which lived neer unto the famous city of London who had her head torn off from her body by the Divell and her lymbs rent in peices and scattered about in the room where the mischief was done : which may serve to forewarn all proud and disloyall men and women to have a care how they behave themselves whilst they live in this sinfull world, that they fall not into the like temptations : the manner how shee made her bargain with the Divil, shee confest to some of her neighbors before her death : the tune is Summer time / Strange and wonderfull news of a woman which lived neer unto the famous city of London who had her head torn off from her body by the Divell and her lymbs rent in peices and scattered about in the room where the mischief was done : which may serve to forewarn all proud and disloyall men and women to have a care how they behave themselves whilst they live in this sinfull world, that they fall not into the like temptations : the manner how shee made her bargain with the Divil, shee confest to some of her neighbors before her death : the tune is Summer time / keywords: english; shee; tcp; text; time cache: A10070.xml plain text: A10070.txt item: #49 of 256 id: A10071 author: L. P. (Laurence Price), fl. 1625-1680? title: Seldome cleanely, or, A merry new ditty, wherein you may see, the tricke of a huswife, in every degree ... : to the tune of, Vpon a summers time. date: 1635.0 words: 1709 flesch: 73 summary: The garments which she did weare , did shine like the br●zen Crock ▪ And where shée went she bore such a sent , That ●he flyes b●ew in her frock , O this was one of my Aunts , &c. My Aunt so cu●ious was , as I to you may tell ▪ Shee u●ed to make ●at puddings , In markets for to sell O this was one of my Aunts , &c. ●hen Winter time drew on , nee●e to ●lthollon day : My Aunt did cash her wits about To save her Straw and Hay , To save , &c. And like a provident woman , As plainely did apeare : She starv'd her Bullockes to save her Hay , Vntill another yeare , O this was one of my Aunts , the best of all the three , And surely though I say 't my selfe a provident woman was shee . keywords: aunts; tcp; text cache: A10071.xml plain text: A10071.txt item: #50 of 256 id: A10072 author: L. P. (Laurence Price), fl. 1625-1680? title: The two feruent louers. Or A warlike kind of wooing as here at large is said betweene a braue young man, and a faithfull hearted maid. To the tune of the two louing sisters, or lulling beyond thee. date: 1632.0 words: 1786 flesch: 74 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A10072) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 3319) keywords: heart; loue; tcp; text; thee; thou cache: A10072.xml plain text: A10072.txt item: #51 of 256 id: A10549 author: Records, Charles. title: Friendly counsaile. Or, Here's an answer to all demanders the which ile declare to all by-standers, thereby to teach them how to know a perfect friend from a flattering foe. To the tune of I could fancy pretty Nancy. date: 1633.0 words: 1836 flesch: 77 summary: Gap elements of known extent have been transformed into placeholder characters or elements to simplify the filling in of gaps by user contributors. If that thou haue a friend , be kinde , Here in true loue thou so●ne may finde , Hee 'l not leaue thée in dis●resse , But will helpe thée more or lesse : keywords: faithfull; friend; thy; thée cache: A10549.xml plain text: A10549.txt item: #52 of 256 id: A10550 author: Records, Charles. title: A mostpleasant [sic] dialogue, or, A merry greeting betweene two louers how Will and Nan did fall at strife, and at the last, made man and wife : to the tune of Lusina / [by] C.R. date: 1632.0 words: 1752 flesch: 75 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text; thou; thée cache: A10550.xml plain text: A10550.txt item: #53 of 256 id: A10684 author: Rhodes, John, fl. 1606. title: An ansvvere to a Romish rime lately printed, and entituled, A proper new ballad wherein are contayned Catholike questions to the Protestant, the which ballad was put foorth without date or day, name of authour or printer, libell-like scattered and sent abroad, to withdraw the simple from the fayth of Christ, vnto the doctrine of Antichrist the pope of Rome / written by that Protestant Catholike, I.R. date: 1602.0 words: 7460 flesch: 84 summary: Till Luthers time , you say that we heard not of Christ : but you shall see , That we , not you , haue heard of him , as onely pardoner of our sinne . Well , yet if God and learned men will giue me leaue to vse my pen , I answere will ( though simply ) your questions drawne from Popery . keywords: catholike; christ; church; doe; euery; god; gods; good; haue; men; papists; protestants; rome; tcp; text; time; vnto cache: A10684.xml plain text: A10684.txt item: #54 of 256 id: A11242 author: J. S. title: Match me this vvedding. Or, A health that was drunke in sider and perrie. And good strong beere to, which did make the lads mery To a new court tune. date: 1640.0 words: 1323 flesch: 86 summary: With that spake trusty Roger , this man 's not of my minde , For I haue swéet-hearts thrée or foure . of nature good and kinde , But yet my péerelasse Peggy is a Diamond in my eye , Therefore my Peggies health I le drinke , and loue her till I dye . This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription A11242 of text S102976 in the English Short Title Catalog (STC 21503). keywords: health; loue; text; vnto cache: A11242.xml plain text: A11242.txt item: #55 of 256 id: A12603 author: Wither, George, 1588-1667. title: An excellent sonnet: or, The swaines complaint whose cruell doome, it was to love hee knew not whom. To the tune of, Bodkins Galiard. date: 1633.0 words: 1753 flesch: 75 summary: YOu gentle Nimphs that on the Meddowes play , and oft relate the Loves of Shepheards young , Come sit you downe , if that you please to stay , now may you heare an uncouth passion Song : A Lad there is , and I am that poore groome , That 's fal'n in love , and cannot tell with whom . Ah , where is tender pitty now become ? I am in love , and cannot tell with whom . keywords: eebo; english; love; tcp; text cache: A12603.xml plain text: A12603.txt item: #56 of 256 id: A13750 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656?, attributed author. title: A pleasant history of a gentleman in Thracia which had foure sonnes, and three of them none of his own; shewing how miraculously the true heire came to enioy his inheritance. To the tune of, Chevy Chace. date: 1633.0 words: 2070 flesch: 73 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: eebo; english; foure; haue; tcp; text cache: A13750.xml plain text: A13750.txt item: #57 of 256 id: A13799 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656?, attributed name. title: Faire fall all good tokens. Or, A pleasant new song not common to be had, which will teach you to know good tokens from bad To a pleasant new tune. date: 1630.0 words: 1595 flesch: 77 summary: Or, A pleasant new song not common to be had, which will teach you to know good tokens from bad To a pleasant new tune. 1630 Approx. Or, A pleasant new song not common to be had, which will teach you to know good tokens from bad To a pleasant new tune. keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text; token cache: A13799.xml plain text: A13799.txt item: #58 of 256 id: A13985 author: Trusswell, William. title: [T]he true hearted l[over], or, A young-man sent a letter to his love to the tune of, I fancy none but thee alone. date: 1640.0 words: 1312 flesch: 82 summary: 2007-08 TCP Assigned for keying and markup 2007-09 Apex CoVantage Keyed and coded from ProQuest page images 2007-10 Mona Logarbo Sampled and proofread 2007-10 Mona Logarbo Text and markup reviewed and edited 2008-02 pfs Batch review (QC) and XML conversion the true hearted L●●●● OR A Young-man sent a letter to his Love , Shewing to her his mind could not remove : MY loving friend I doe commen● my selfe most kindly unto you , Wishing your health your joy and wea●●h most like unto a Lover true , For Cupids dart , hath struck my he●●●… and I no remedy can finde , Your love it is , the cause of this , therefore sweet Love proue not unkind . keywords: love; thy; thée cache: A13985.xml plain text: A13985.txt item: #59 of 256 id: A14045 author: Turner, W. title: Turners dish of Lentten stuffe, or, A galymaufery to the tune of Watton townes end. date: 1612.0 words: 2151 flesch: 81 summary: Some there be with both hands , will sweare they will not dally , Till they haue turnd all vpsie downe , as mnay vse to sa●ley , You Per●ers giue good measure , when as your wares you sell : though your pa●● be 〈◊〉 your th●●● wil slip , your trickes I know 〈…〉 , And you that 〈…〉 wares by waight , and liue vpon the trade : Some beames 〈…〉 waits to light such trikes there haue bin plaid . But what do I stand tattling , of such Idle ●●yes : I had better go to Smith-field , to play among the Boyes , 〈◊〉 you skeeting and decoying Lads , with your base Art-ti●l●re : I would wish you 〈◊〉 Newgate , and withall the Pillary . keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text; ● ● cache: A14045.xml plain text: A14045.txt item: #60 of 256 id: A15348 author: Wild, Robert, 1609-1679. title: Alas poore scholler, whither wilt thou goe: or Strange altrations which at this time be there's many did thinke they never should see. To the tune of, Halloo my fancy, &c. date: 1641.0 words: 1041 flesch: 78 summary: This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription A15348 of text S102153 in the English Short Title Catalog (STC 25632). The rate of 30 defects per 10,000 words puts this text in the C category of texts with between 10 and 35 defects per 10,000 words. keywords: goe; scholler; text; thou cache: A15348.xml plain text: A15348.txt item: #61 of 256 id: A15604 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656?, attributed name. title: VVit's never good till 'tis bought: or, Good counsell for improvident men fit to make use of now and then. To the tune of Basses Carreere. date: 1634.0 words: 1753 flesch: 70 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A15604) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 2341) keywords: haue; tcp; text; wit cache: A15604.xml plain text: A15604.txt item: #62 of 256 id: A16216 author: Blunden, William. title: Hang pinching, or The good fellowes observation, mongst a ioviall crew, of them that hate flinching, but is alwayes true blew To the tune of Drive the cold winter away. date: 1636.0 words: 1274 flesch: 70 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 19890) keywords: blew; english; tcp; text cache: A16216.xml plain text: A16216.txt item: #63 of 256 id: A16276 author: Clarke of Bodnam. title: A Very godly song intituled, The earnest petition of a faithfull Christian, being clarke of Bodnam, made vpon his death bed, at the instant of his transmutation to a pleasant new tune. date: 1624.0 words: 1536 flesch: 73 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Silly Soule , the Lord receiue thée , Death is come , and life must leaue thée , Death doth tarry no mans leasure , Then farewell all earthly pleasure . keywords: death; english; tcp; text; thy cache: A16276.xml plain text: A16276.txt item: #64 of 256 id: A16499 author: Bourcher, Arthur. title: A worthy mirror, wherein you may marke, an excellent discourse of a breeding larke by reading whereof, perceiue well you may, what trust is in friends or in kinsfolke to stay. To the tune of Rogero. date: 1630.0 words: 2168 flesch: 81 summary: But now such qualmes oppresse , your former quiet ●ind● : That quite transform'd ●●m mo●e things 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 soules I ●●●e . Tush , friends are hard to finde , true friendship 〈◊〉 appeares : A man may misse to haue a friend , that liues old Nestors yeares , True Damond and his friend , long ere our time were dead : It was in Gréece a great way he●● where such true loue was bred . keywords: english; friends; larke; tcp; text cache: A16499.xml plain text: A16499.txt item: #65 of 256 id: A16821 author: Brewer, Thomas. title: A newe ballad composed in commendation of the societie or companie of the porters to the tune of In Edenbrugh, behold / Tho. Brewer. date: 1605.0 words: 1572 flesch: 70 summary: As plainly doth appeare , by that was lately done , for them that burthens b●are , and doe on businesse runne : the Porters of this Cittie , so●e being men of Trade , but now the more , the more the pitty by crosses are decayde . Yet bearing honest mindes , their charge for to maintaine , as Gods command them ●indes , with trauell and with paine : they all haue wisely ioynd , for that they haue effected , their company to Linde and make it more respected . keywords: english; haue; tcp; text cache: A16821.xml plain text: A16821.txt item: #66 of 256 id: A17422 author: Byll, Thomas. title: A godly song, entituled, A farewell to the vvorld, made by a godly Christian, named Thomas Byll, being the parish clerke of West-Felton, as he lay vpon his death-bed shewing the vanitie of the world, and his desire to be dissolued. To the tune of, Fortune my foe date: 1630.0 words: 1975 flesch: 75 summary: I 〈…〉 I thée offended haue , 〈◊〉 am not worthy pardon for to craue , But 〈◊〉 with thée all mercy is alone , To whom my Soule for mercy now is flowne . O God which framedst both the earth and skye , With speed giue eare vnto my wofull crye , Receiue my Soule with thée for to remaine , In Angells blisse , where thou O Lord dost reigne . keywords: lord; soule; tcp; text; thy cache: A17422.xml plain text: A17422.txt item: #67 of 256 id: A17480 author: R. C. title: A wonder in Kent of the admirable stomacke of one Nicholas Wood, dwelling at Harrison in the county of Kent : the like of him was neuer heard, as on this ditty is declar'd : to the tune of, The maunding souldier / R.C. date: 1630.0 words: 2026 flesch: 63 summary: ●e is not like these puling ones , 〈…〉 an houre picking bones , A Shéepe or Calfe that 's worth a Marke , On them hée le brauely fall to worke , or if a Hogge it be , all 's ●ne quoth he , in one houres space you 〈◊〉 shall sée , his stomacke is so strong , nothing will doe him wrong , the Deuill 〈◊〉 sure his guts among . In Kent this fellow now doth liue , At Harrisom as report doth giue , His Name is called Nicholas Wood , As I for truth haue vnderstood , well knowne by men of fame , his worth and nome , that well can iustifie the same , some Gentlemen and Knights , to ●●●sfie delights , haue sent for Wood to see his sleights . keywords: english; kent; tcp; text; wood cache: A17480.xml plain text: A17480.txt item: #68 of 256 id: A17874 author: Campion, Thomas, 1567-1620. title: A friends aduice in an excellent ditty, concerning the variable changes in this world : to a pleasant new tune. date: 1625.0 words: 1654 flesch: 70 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A17874) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 25786) Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books, 1475-1640 ; 1789:18) keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text; world cache: A17874.xml plain text: A17874.txt item: #69 of 256 id: A18042 author: Cart, John. title: The cunning age, or, A re-married woman repenting her marriage, rehearsing her husbands dishonest carriage being a pleasant dialogue between a re-married woman, a widdow, and a young wife : to the tune of The wiuing age. date: 1625.0 words: 1979 flesch: 77 summary: I ●woul● 〈◊〉 Poet could get in my clutch●s , He were 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ballads against y ● 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 There is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that sorely vs 〈◊〉 , The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 , 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 vpon Crutches , Doth roare out the Wiuing Age , Doth ●oare out &c. But 't is no great matter let Knaues say their word , ●n● swe●l with 〈◊〉 enuy vntill they doe burst . I 〈◊〉 you so long , I shall make you be curst , I could fin● in ●eart to stay still , if you durst : keywords: age; coozening; fie; tcp cache: A18042.xml plain text: A18042.txt item: #70 of 256 id: A19000 author: Crimsal, Richard. title: Constant, faire, and fine Betty Being the young-mans praise, of a curious creature. Faire shee was, and faire indeed, and constant alwayes did proceed. To the tune of, Peggy went over sea, with a souldier. date: 1635.0 words: 1518 flesch: 78 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 9240) keywords: betty; english; faire; tcp; text cache: A19000.xml plain text: A19000.txt item: #71 of 256 id: A19001 author: Crimsal, Richard. title: A cruell murther committed lately upon the body of Abraham Gearsy who liv'd in the Parish of Westmill, in the County of Harford; by one Robert Reeve, and Richard Reeve, both of the same Parish: for which fact Robert was prest to death, on Munday the 16. of March, and the Tuesday following Richard was hang'd; and after both of them were hang'd up in chaines, where now they doe remaine, to the affrightment of all beholders. 1635. To the tune of Fortune my Foe. date: 1635.0 words: 1942 flesch: 74 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: english; richard; robert; tcp; text cache: A19001.xml plain text: A19001.txt item: #72 of 256 id: A19003 author: Crimsal, Richard. title: Death's loud allarum: or, A perfect description of the frailty of mans life with some admonitions to warne all men and women to repentance. To the tune of, Aime not too high. date: 1635.0 words: 1981 flesch: 75 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A19003) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 9228) keywords: death; debt; doth; tcp; text cache: A19003.xml plain text: A19003.txt item: #73 of 256 id: A19005 author: Crimsal, Richard. title: Iohn Hadlands advice: or a warning for all young men that have meanes advising them to forsake lewd company cards, dice, and queanes, to the tune of the bonny bonny broome. date: 1635.0 words: 1738 flesch: 78 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 17342) keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: A19005.xml plain text: A19005.txt item: #74 of 256 id: A19006 author: Crimsal, Richard. title: The ioviall broome man: or, A Kent street souldiers exact relation, of all his travels in every nation his famous acts are all shewne here, as in this story doth appeare. To the tune of slow men of London. date: 1640.0 words: 1009 flesch: 86 summary: And when that I the same had done , Hey iolly Broome man , I made the people all to ran , And therefore make , &c. Hey , &c. I made them friends with a bowle of Nectar , And therefore , &c. keywords: man; text cache: A19006.xml plain text: A19006.txt item: #75 of 256 id: A19007 author: Crimsal, Richard. title: The kind hearted creature: or The prettest [sic] iest that er'e you knew yet Il'e say nothing but what is true: I once heard of a cunning whore, but ner'e the like of this before. To the tune of the Mother beguiled the daughter. date: 1630.0 words: 1770 flesch: 76 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). She now being called to account , for to discribe aright , What young-man was the Faster on 't and her owne hearts delight keywords: boyes; haue; tcp cache: A19007.xml plain text: A19007.txt item: #76 of 256 id: A19008 author: Crimsal, Richard. title: Loves lunacie. Or, Mad Besses fegary Declaring her sorrow, care and mone, which may cause many a sigh and grone: a young-man did this maid some wrong, wherefore she writ this mournfull song. To the tune of, The mad mans Morris. date: 1638.0 words: 1666 flesch: 74 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: books; eebo; english; tcp; text cache: A19008.xml plain text: A19008.txt item: #77 of 256 id: A19009 author: Crimsal, Richard. title: A pleasant new dialogue: or, The discourse between the serving-man and the husband-man The lofty pride must bated bee, and praise must goe in right degree. To the tune of, I have for all good wives a song. date: 1640.0 words: 1559 flesch: 87 summary: A Servingman cannot come nie to that which I will verifie : A young Serving-man may compare to be an old beggar mans heire . This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription A19009 of text S118364 in the English Short Title Catalog (STC 5427). keywords: man; pleasure; plough; text cache: A19009.xml plain text: A19009.txt item: #78 of 256 id: A19010 author: Crimsal, Richard. title: The praise of London, or, A delicate new ditty which doth invite you to faire London cit[y] I cannot rightly speake but in her praise, because shee is the flower of earthly ioyes : to the tune of the second part of Hide Parke / [by] R.C. date: 1632.0 words: 2027 flesch: 73 summary: The Spanish , the French , the Turke , and I●●●●● and so doe the Gretians come thither also ; And likewise they do come from al parts of Holl●●● but seldome there any will back againe goe , The Germanes come thither to vault and to da●●● , whose names in the City doe highly aduance , The outlandish Lords with Ladies and Knights , Doe come to the City for their delights . Thus they come to th' Citty for their delights ▪ Likewise there is many a Country Miser , that will spare an Angell , a Marke or a po●●● And bring vp his wife with him for to suffice 〈◊〉 and happily on her bestow a new Gowne : From one place to another about they will go● , and many braue pleasures his wife he will 〈◊〉 This is the humors of country wights They 'l come to the City for their delights . keywords: city; delights; london; tcp; text cache: A19010.xml plain text: A19010.txt item: #79 of 256 id: A19011 author: Crimsal, Richard. title: The politick maid. Or, A dainty new ditty, both pleasant and witty vvherin you may see, the maides policie. To a pleasant new tune. date: 1637.0 words: 1495 flesch: 76 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: merry merry; nonney nonney; tro nonney; winde cache: A19011.xml plain text: A19011.txt item: #80 of 256 id: A19012 author: Crimsal, Richard. title: Roaring Dick of Douer, or, The Iouiall good fellow of Kent that ne'r is willing to giue ouer, till all his money be spent : to the tune of Fuddle, roare and swagger / [by] R.C. date: 1632.0 words: 1668 flesch: 77 summary: He is a foole that pin●s his carkais ▪ if he haue to s●rue his turne , And perhaps sometimes in darkenesse , grafted is his head with horne . be kickt out of company ▪ For they be but beastly hang on●s ; and will call , but we must pay . keywords: eebo; english; haue; tcp; text cache: A19012.xml plain text: A19012.txt item: #81 of 256 id: A19034 author: Taylor, John, 1580-1653, attributed name. title: The coaches ouerthrow. Or, A ioviall exaltation of divers tradesmen, and others, for the suppression of troublesome hackney coaches To the tune of, Old King Harry. date: 1636.0 words: 1683 flesch: 76 summary: Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 18963) Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: coaches; dery dery; hackney; heigh; towne cache: A19034.xml plain text: A19034.txt item: #82 of 256 id: A19648 author: Crouch, Humphrey, fl. 1635-1671. title: The mad mans morrice Wherin you shall finde his trouble and grief, and discontent of his minde, a warning to yong men to have a care, how they in love intangled are. To a pleasant new tune. date: 1637.0 words: 1641 flesch: 77 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). The mad mans morrice Wherin you shall finde his trouble and grief, and discontent of his minde, a warning to yong men to have a care, how they in love intangled are. keywords: eebo; english; love; tcp; text cache: A19648.xml plain text: A19648.txt item: #83 of 256 id: A19690 author: Cutler, Edward. title: A pleasant new song of the backes complaint, for bellies wrong, or, A farwell to good fellowship to the tune of A,B,C / [Edward Cutler] date: 1622.0 words: 1545 flesch: 73 summary: Thy 〈◊〉 ●emory and witt , all wasted by good ●el●●ship . A pleasant new song of the backes complaint, for bellies wrong, or, A farwell to good fellowship to the tune of A,B,C / keywords: farwell; fellowship; good; tcp cache: A19690.xml plain text: A19690.txt item: #84 of 256 id: A20119 author: Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600. title: The lamentation of Master Pages wife of Plimmouth who being enforced by her parents to wed him against her will, did most wickedly consent to his murther, for the love of George Strangwidge; for which fact she suffered death at Barstable in Devonshire. VVritten with her owne hand a little before her death. To the tune of Fortune my foe. date: 1635.0 words: 2703 flesch: 75 summary: The lamentation of Master Pages wife of Plimmouth who being enforced by her parents to wed him against her will, did most wickedly consent to his murther, for the love of George Strangwidge; for which fact she suffered death at Barstable in Devonshire. The lamentation of Master Pages wife of Plimmouth who being enforced by her parents to wed him against her will, did most wickedly consent to his murther, for the love of George Strangwidge; for which fact she suffered death at Barstable in Devonshire. keywords: death; doe; george; heart; strangwidge; tcp; text cache: A20119.xml plain text: A20119.txt item: #85 of 256 id: A20122 author: Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600. title: The noble acts newly found, of Arthur of the table round to the tune of Flying fame. date: 1620.0 words: 1590 flesch: 75 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A20122) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 27526) keywords: lancelot; tcp; text; thou cache: A20122.xml plain text: A20122.txt item: #86 of 256 id: A20131 author: Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600. title: Strange histories, of kings, princes, dukes earles, lords, ladies, knights, and gentlemen With the great troubles and miseries of the Dutches of Suffolke. Verie pleasant either to bee read or sunge, and a most excellent warning for all estates. date: 1602.0 words: 9327 flesch: 82 summary: Our King reioycing at this act , incont●nent decred To giue the Earle this pleasant I le , for his most valiant deed : And forthwith did cause him than , for to be Crowned king of man , Earle of famous Salsburie , and King of man by dignitie : Drummes stricking on a row , trumpets sounding as they goe . Strange histories, of kings, princes, dukes earles, lords, ladies, knights, and gentlemen With the great troubles and miseries of the Dutches of Suffolke. keywords: alacke; doth; edward; england; euer; faire; good; haue; king; king edward; ladies; lord; man; queene; second; sonne; tcp; text; vnto; vpon cache: A20131.xml plain text: A20131.txt item: #87 of 256 id: A20133 author: Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600. title: Strange histories, or, Songs and sonnets, of kinges, princes, dukes, lords, ladyes, knights, and gentlemen and of certaine ladyes that were shepheards on Salisburie plaine : very pleasant either to be read or songe, and a most excellent warning for all estates / by Thomas Delone. date: 1612.0 words: 16198 flesch: 80 summary: Omits the new material in STC 6567 and adds 12 more songs, 3 of which (Fair Rosamund, King Edgar, King Edward III) are reprinted from a lost ed. This was most heauie newes , vnto our comely King ; Who did all Mirth refuse , this word when they did bring : For by this meanes no Child he had , his Kingdome to succeed ▪ Whereby his sisters Sonne was King , as you shall plainely read . keywords: alacke; day; death; doe; doth; downe; edward; euer; faire; father; goe; good; haue; heart; king; lady; ladyes; life; lord; loue; man; men; minde; queene; sight; thee; thou; thy; vnto; vpon; way cache: A20133.xml plain text: A20133.txt item: #88 of 256 id: A20399 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656?, attributed name. title: A merry dialogue betwixt a married man and his wife, concerning the affaires of this carefull life To an excellent tune. date: 1628.0 words: 1673 flesch: 75 summary: We women here do beare the blame , but men would seeme to ●ave the fame● But trust me , I will never yeeld , my tongues mine 〈◊〉 , I thereon build , Men may not in this case compare with women for their toyle and care Fie , idle women how you prate , t is men that get you all your state , You know t is true in what I say , therefore you must give men the w●y , And not presume to grow too hie , your speeches are not worth a fly . But howsoever fortunes serve , see that my rules you doe observe , If men once have the upper hand , they 'l keepe you downe do what you c●●● I will not séeme to urge no more , good wiues , what I did say before , Was for your good , and so it take , I loue all women for my wives sake . keywords: english; tcp; text; women cache: A20399.xml plain text: A20399.txt item: #89 of 256 id: A22584 author: Attowell, George. title: Frauncis new iigge, betweene Frauncis a gentleman, and Richard a farmer To the tune of Walsingham. date: 1617.0 words: 2550 flesch: 88 summary: F. Good neighbour Richard be content , I le woo thy wife no more : I haue enough of this . F. Then neuer trust man for my sake , if I proue so vnkind : So often haue you sworn , sir , since that you were borne , and soone haue changde your minde . Nor wife nor life , nor goods nor lands , shall make me leaue my loue , Nor any worldly treasure make me forgoe my pleasure , nor once my mind remoue . keywords: haue; tcp; wife cache: A22584.xml plain text: A22584.txt item: #90 of 256 id: A28206 author: Birkenhead, John, Sir, 1616-1679. title: The fovr-legg'd elder, or, A horrible relation of a dog and an elders maid to the tune of The lady's fall. date: 1647.0 words: 1262 flesch: 80 summary: But when he came he was full sorry , for he perceiv'd their strife , That 'cording to the Directory they two were Dog and Wife : This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription A28206 of text R210623 in the English Short Title Catalog (Wing B2965A). keywords: commons; dog; house; peeres cache: A28206.xml plain text: A28206.txt item: #91 of 256 id: A28920 author: Bowne, Tobias. title: Shall I? Shall I? No, no ... tune of The doubting virgin. date: 1684.0 words: 1373 flesch: 74 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 109767) Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 1712:6) keywords: english; tcp; text cache: A28920.xml plain text: A28920.txt item: #92 of 256 id: A30294 author: Burges, Paul. title: The three worthy butchers of the north I weep, I wail, and travel much in pain, now all my youthful days are past, they'l never come again; once I was a man, but now alas I am none, for all my companions are from me fled and gone. To a pleasant new tune. date: 1678.0 words: 2092 flesch: 74 summary: (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A30294) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 32182) No ride on neighbor Iohnson , now Kitson he did say , For that is some lewd woman will cast us all away . keywords: iohnson; tcp; text; woman cache: A30294.xml plain text: A30294.txt item: #93 of 256 id: A30741 author: Butler, Samuel, 1612-1680. title: The Geneva ballad To the tune of 48. date: 1674.0 words: 1549 flesch: 73 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: books; eebo; english; oxford; tcp; text cache: A30741.xml plain text: A30741.txt item: #94 of 256 id: A33537 author: Countrey wit. title: The Cock-crowing at the approach of a free-parliament, or, Good newes in a ballat more sweet to your palat, then figge, raison or stewed prune is a countrey wit made it who ne'r got by th' trade yet, and Mad Tom of Bedlam the tune is. date: 1659.0 words: 1440 flesch: 87 summary: This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription A33537 of text R39988 in the English Short Title Catalog (Wing C4795). F The rate of 303 defects per 10,000 words puts this text in the F category of texts with 100 or more defects per 10,000 words. keywords: cho; english; parliament; text cache: A33537.xml plain text: A33537.txt item: #95 of 256 id: A34467 author: Coppe, Abiezer, 1619-1672. title: A character of a true Christian written by Abiezar Copp. date: 1680.0 words: 1359 flesch: 75 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A34467) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 98849) keywords: doth; eebo; english; tcp; text cache: A34467.xml plain text: A34467.txt item: #96 of 256 id: A36960 author: D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723. title: A Choice collection of new songs and ballads the words made to several pleasant tunes / by Mr. D'urfey ; with tunes transpos'd for the flute. date: 1699.0 words: 3486 flesch: 74 summary: WHere divine Glo╌ri╌a╌na , her Palace late rear'd ; and the choicest delights , Art and Nature prepar'd , on the bank of sweet Thames , gent╌ly gliding a╌long ; the Love╌sick Phi╌lan╌der sate down and thus Sang : More happy than yet a╌ny place was be╌fore , thou dear blest re╌semblance of her I a╌dore ; all Eyes are de╌light╌ed with prospect of thee , Thou charm'st ev╌'ry Sense thou charm'st ev╌ry Sence , ah ! just so does she . II. Gillian of Croyden , a New BALLAD : The Words made to the Tune of a Country Dance , call'd Mall Peatly . ONe Ho╌li╌day last Summer , from four to se╌ven by Croy╌den Chimes ; three Lasses Toping Rummers , were set a prating of the Times , a Wife call'd Ioan of the Mill ; a Maid they call'd Bon╌ney brown Nell , a Widow mine Hostess , Gillian of Croy-den , Gillian of Croyden , Gillian , Young Gillian , Iol╌ly Gillian of Croyden , take off your Glass , cry'd Gillian of Croyden , a Health to our Ma╌ster Will. keywords: croyden; cry'd; cry'd gillian; english; gillian; new; price; tcp; text; tunes cache: A36960.xml plain text: A36960.txt item: #97 of 256 id: A36968 author: D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723. title: The constant lover, or, Celia's glory exprest to the life a pleasant new song (as it's sung after the Italian manner) and great in request at court and in the city : to the pleasant new tune of, Why are my eyes still flo----------ing. date: None words: 1727 flesch: 70 summary: To a pleasant new Tune of , Why are my Eyes still flow-ing This may be Printed , R. P. WHy are my Eyes still flow — ing ? why do's my Heart thus trembling move ? Why do I sigh when go — ing to see the Darling-Saint I love ? Tell her those Roses blow — ing that in her Face create a spring , Those Lillies that are grow — ing , at e'ery sight fresh Raptures bring ; Which breathe into my heart Love's Gentle fire make me — desire The dear enjoyment that I long is gain To which I wade even in a Sea of Pain . keywords: english; ing; new; tcp; text cache: A36968.xml plain text: A36968.txt item: #98 of 256 id: A36982 author: D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723. title: The gowlin: or, a pleasant fancy for the spring Being a brisk encounter betwixt a Scotch leard, and a buxome begger-wene he captivated was at the first sight, not with her gay attire, but beauty bright: he woo'd and won her for to serve his will, yet he's a leard, and she a begger still. To a new play-house tune: or, See the gowlin my Jo, &c. With allowance. date: 1683.0 words: 1749 flesch: 75 summary: In general, first editions of a works in English were prioritized, although there are a number of works in other languages, notably Latin and Welsh, included and sometimes a second or later edition of a work was chosen if there was a compelling reason to do so. The gowlin: or, a pleasant fancy for the spring Being a brisk encounter betwixt a Scotch leard, and a buxome begger-wene he captivated was at the first sight, not with her gay attire, but beauty bright: he woo'd and won her for to serve his will, yet he's a leard, and she a begger still. keywords: gowlin; tcp; text cache: A36982.xml plain text: A36982.txt item: #99 of 256 id: A37304 author: Dean, J. (John), fl. 1679-1685. title: The Dutch-miller, and new invented wind-miller, or, An exact description of a rare artist newly come into England who undertake[illegible] to grind all sorts of women; whether old, decriped, wrinckled, blear-eyed, long nosed, blind, lame, scold [illegible]alous, angry, poor, or all others whatsoever: he'l ingage they shall come out of his mill, young, active, ple[ea]nt, handsome, wise, modest, loving, kind and rich, without any defect, or deformity, and just suitable to th[ei]r husbands humours, and dispositions, as he hath often experienced in other countries where he hath m[a]de practice of his art. The rich for money, and the poor for nothing. Tune of, Cook La[illegible]rel, &c. Then bring your wives unto my mill, and young for old you shall have still. date: 1679.0 words: 2093 flesch: 73 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: hath; mill; tcp; text; young cache: A37304.xml plain text: A37304.txt item: #100 of 256 id: A37306 author: Dean, J. (John), fl. 1679-1685. title: Oates's bug---bug --- boarding-school, at Camberwell. A song. : To the tune of, My Lord Russels farewell. / Writ by J. Dean ... date: 1684.0 words: 1297 flesch: 75 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A37306) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 109199) keywords: camberwell; eebo; english; tcp; text cache: A37306.xml plain text: A37306.txt item: #101 of 256 id: A37506 author: Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600. title: The garland of good-will divided into three parts : containing many pleasant songs and pretty poems to sundry new notes : with a table to find the names of all the songs / written by T.D. date: 1678.0 words: 19632 flesch: 77 summary: A vertuous Wife The Scripture doth commend , and say , That night and day , she is a stray , from all decay ; to keep her Husband still , ●he useth not To give her self a wandring , Or flattering , or pratling , or any thing , to do her Neighbour ill : But all her mind is bent , his Pleasures is con●●n● ; Her faithful love , doth not remove , for any Storm or grief : Then is not he , well blest think ye , that meets with such a ●ife ? With comely gesture , & mod●st fine behaviour , she had him welcome then , She entertain'd him in faithful friendship manner and all his Gentlemen : The Noble Marquess in his heart felt such fla●● which set his seases all at strife ; Quoth he , fair Maiden , shew me soon what is th● na●e I mean to take thee to my wife● Grissel is my name , quoth she , For unfit for your degree , a silly Maiden and of Parents poor : Nay Grissel , thou art rich he said , A vertuous , fair , and comely Maid , grant me thy love , and I will ask no more At length she consented , & being ●oth con●ented , they married were with speed ; Her country russet was t●r● ? 〈◊〉 silk and 〈◊〉 as to her state agreed : keywords: beauty; day; doth; dub; english; fair; god; gold; good; great; heart; king; lady; life; lord; love; man; men; mind; queen; quoth; s ●; sweet; thee; thou; town; wife; ● e; ● ● cache: A37506.xml plain text: A37506.txt item: #102 of 256 id: A37514 author: Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600. title: The lamentation of Mr. Pages wife of Plimouth who being forced to wed against her will, did consent to his murther, for the love of George Strangwidge, for which fact they suffered death at Barstable in Devonshire. The tune is, Fortune my foe. date: None words: 2674 flesch: 77 summary: My loathed life too late I do lament , My woful deeds in heart I do repent : A Wife I was that wilful went awry , And for that fault am here prepar'd to dye . The deed late done in heart I do repent , But that I lov'd I cannot yet relent : Thy seemly sight was ever sweet to me , VVould God my death could thy excuser be . keywords: death; heart; love; strangwidge; tcp; text; thou cache: A37514.xml plain text: A37514.txt item: #103 of 256 id: A37525 author: Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600. title: The Spanish lady's love to a pleasant new tune, &c. date: None words: 1566 flesch: 73 summary: Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 109205) keywords: eebo; english; lady; tcp; text cache: A37525.xml plain text: A37525.txt item: #104 of 256 id: A42365 author: Guy, Richard, writer of ballads. title: The longing shepherdess: or, Lady lie neer me To the tune of, Lady lie neer me, or, the green ganter. date: 1674.0 words: 1475 flesch: 74 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A42365) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 32031) keywords: english; lady; tcp; text; thee cache: A42365.xml plain text: A42365.txt item: #105 of 256 id: A43809 author: Hill, Thomas, fl. 1680. Doleful dance, and song of death. aut title: A pleasant song made by a souldier whose bringing up had been dainty: and partly by those affections of his unbridled youth, is now beaten with his own rod; and therefore termeth this his Repentance, or, the fall of folly, to an excellent new tune, called Calino, date: None words: 2189 flesch: 77 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A43809) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 34788) keywords: dance; death; eebo; english; tcp; text cache: A43809.xml plain text: A43809.txt item: #106 of 256 id: A43810 author: Hill, Thomas, fl. 1680. title: The dolefull dance and song of death; intituled; Dance after my pipe To a pleasant new tune. date: 1664.0 words: 1034 flesch: 86 summary: This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription A43810 of text R219945 in the English Short Title Catalog (Wing H2013B). 91 D The rate of 91 defects per 10,000 words puts this text in the D category of texts with between 35 and 100 defects per 10,000 words. keywords: dance; death; text cache: A43810.xml plain text: A43810.txt item: #107 of 256 id: A46055 author: L. W. title: The ill fortune of a younger brother and I wish no mans fall by such another ... : to the tune of, If I should marry a young wife / by L.W. date: None words: 1430 flesch: 73 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 109980) Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 1721:16) keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: A46055.xml plain text: A46055.txt item: #108 of 256 id: A46229 author: Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637. title: A Strange banquet, or, The Devils entertainment by Cook Laurel at the Peak in Devonshire with a true relation of the severall dishes : the tune is, Cook Laurel. date: None words: 1547 flesch: 72 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: english; tcp; text cache: A46229.xml plain text: A46229.txt item: #109 of 256 id: A46607 author: T. J. title: The merry mans resolution or a Lonon [sic] frollick. He goes a wooing yet the matters so, he cares not much whether he speeds or no, cause city wives and wenches are so common he thinks it hard to find an honest woman ben't angry with this fellow I protest that many a true word hath been spoke in jest, by degrees he layes a wager money's scant vntil five shillings out, then ends his rant. The tune is much in request, Ile hold thee five shillings. date: 1665.0 words: 1685 flesch: 74 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 30540) keywords: eebo; english; shillings; tcp; text cache: A46607.xml plain text: A46607.txt item: #110 of 256 id: A49348 author: Blay, John. aut title: Loyal constancy; or, the seamans love-letter written by John Blay on board the Henry and Elizabeth riding at Leghorn, to his dear mistris Mary Foart, now living near Wapping, exhorting her to continue in her wonted love and constancy according to their mutual promises past between them, in order to their happy union and marriage, as soon as he shall return from this voyage to England. Tune of, Cloris full of harmless thoughts; Jenny Gin. The fair one let me in. date: 1680.0 words: 1855 flesch: 73 summary: Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 32785) Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: dear; love; mary; tcp; text cache: A49348.xml plain text: A49348.txt item: #111 of 256 id: A49519 author: Lanfiere, Thomas. title: The galant seamans return from the Indies, or the happy meeting of two faithful lovers Wherein is shewed the loyal constancy of a seaman to his love, with her kind salutation unto him for his welcome home. Observe this song which is both neat and pretty Tis on a seaman in his praise of Betty. Tune of Five sail of frigots, or Shrewsbury By T.L. With allowance. date: 1687.0 words: 1739 flesch: 74 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A49519) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 32316) keywords: betty; tcp; text cache: A49519.xml plain text: A49519.txt item: #112 of 256 id: A50849 author: Miles, Abraham. title: Mirth for citizens. Or, a comedy for the country Shewing a young farmer his unfortunate marriage, his wife is so churlish & currish in carriage he married her for beauty, for's own delight now he repents it both day and night. By physiognomy adviseth young men that at: to be sure to look before that they leap, to leap at a venture, & catch a fall, raising the forehead break horns and all. Tune of, Ragged, torn, and true. date: 1673.0 words: 2030 flesch: 75 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A50849) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 32476) keywords: english; happy; tcp; text; thrice cache: A50849.xml plain text: A50849.txt item: #113 of 256 id: A50850 author: Miles, Abraham. title: VVonder of vvonders being a true relation of the strange and invisible beating of a drum, at the house of John Mompesson, Esquire, at Tidcomb, in the county of Wilt-shire ... : to the tune of Bragandary / by Abraham Miles. date: 1662.0 words: 1732 flesch: 72 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 110786) keywords: news; tcp; text; wonders cache: A50850.xml plain text: A50850.txt item: #114 of 256 id: A51657 author: Musgrave, John, fl. 1654. title: [The Lamentation of] John Musgrave who was execued [sic] at Kendal for robbing the King's receiver, and taking away from him great store of treasure : to the tune of, Wharton. date: 1683.0 words: 1706 flesch: 75 summary: Farewell good people less and more , both great and small that did me ken : ●●rewell rich , and farewell poor , and farewell all good Serving-men ; ●●wn Plumpton park , &c. (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A51657) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 96055) keywords: park; plumpton; tcp; text cache: A51657.xml plain text: A51657.txt item: #115 of 256 id: A52111 author: Martin, Joseph, fl. 1685-1700. title: The Huntsman's delight, or, The Forresetr's [sic] pleasant pastime to the tune of, Amongst the leaves so green a, etc. date: 1700.0 words: 1605 flesch: 77 summary: F●● wh● , 't was thought that some ther w●s withawn . Hey down , &c. These fair Does , they leapt , and they ski●● Till leaping along , at length they were t●i●● No sooner they fell , but the Keepers them ● Amongst the leaves so green a : keywords: derry; green; leaves cache: A52111.xml plain text: A52111.txt item: #116 of 256 id: A55073 author: Playford, John, 1623-1686? title: Love in the blossome, or, Fancy in the bud containing a pretty, pleasant and delightful courtship betwixt two very young (but truly amorous) lovers, being persons of very eminent quality (at their first entrance into Cupid's school) : to the tune of Amarillis told her swain / J.P. date: None words: 1469 flesch: 70 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 60510) Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 221:16) Love in the blossome, or, Fancy in the bud containing a pretty, pleasant and delightful courtship betwixt two very young (but truly amorous) lovers, being persons of very eminent quality (at their first entrance into Cupid's school) : to the tune of Amarillis told her swain / J.P. Playford, John, 1623-1686? 1 sheet ([1] p.) : keywords: english; love; tcp; text cache: A55073.xml plain text: A55073.txt item: #117 of 256 id: A55790 author: L. P. (Laurence Price), fl. 1625-1680? title: A new merry dialogue betweene John and Bessee, the two lusty brave lovers of the country, or, A couragious way of vvooing date: 1655.0 words: 1373 flesch: 79 summary: This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription A55790 of text R35369 in the English Short Title Catalog (Wing P3379). 40 D The rate of 40 defects per 10,000 words puts this text in the D category of texts with between 35 and 100 defects per 10,000 words. keywords: doe; text; thee; thou cache: A55790.xml plain text: A55790.txt item: #118 of 256 id: A55795 author: L. P. (Laurence Price), fl. 1625-1680? title: The seaman's compass: or A dainty new ditty composed and pend the deeds of brave seamen to praise and commend twas made by a maid that to Gravesend did pass, now mark and you quickly shall hear how it was. To the tune of The tyrant hath stolen. date: 1679.0 words: 1606 flesch: 70 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A55795) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 31879) keywords: english; men; sea; tcp; text cache: A55795.xml plain text: A55795.txt item: #119 of 256 id: A59654 author: Shenton, Francis, attributed name. title: A true relation of a notorious cheater one Robert Bullock lately done in Oxford, to prevent the like. To the tune of, And for my offence I shall die, or, For the losse of my goods. date: 1663.0 words: 1564 flesch: 72 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 36948) Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 2059:11) keywords: english; oxford; tcp; text cache: A59654.xml plain text: A59654.txt item: #120 of 256 id: A65514 author: Person of quality. title: Westminster-drollery, or, A choice collection of the newest songs & poems both at court and theaters by a person of quality ; with additions. date: None words: 39259 flesch: 84 summary: Where Parents are slaves Their Brats cannot be any other ; Great Wits and great Braves Have alwayes a P●nk to their M●ther . 5. Then away with this Bugbear Vice , You are lost if that you fly me , In Ell●ium ( if you here are nice ) You never shall come nigh me : keywords: agen; come; day; death; desire; doth; dye; eyes; face; fair; good; hand; hath; heart; house; kind; leave; life; like; look; love; maid; man; men; mind; new; night; phillis; place; play; sing; sir; song; thee; thing; thou; thought; thy; time; tune; way; wife; world; young; ● e; ● ● cache: A65514.xml plain text: A65514.txt item: #121 of 256 id: A65768 author: White, Robert, fl. 1643. title: Englands doubtfull hopes, or, Long look't for may come at last Which hath beene expected God grant that we may, once more in England see a ioyfull day. To the tune of, The princess bride. date: 1643.0 words: 1220 flesch: 79 summary: This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription A65768 of text R222015 in the English Short Title Catalog (Wing W1804). 24 C The rate of 24 defects per 10,000 words puts this text in the C category of texts with between 10 and 35 defects per 10,000 words. keywords: day; god; joyfull; text cache: A65768.xml plain text: A65768.txt item: #122 of 256 id: A66013 author: Wild, Robert, 1609-1679. title: The recantation of a penitent Proteus; or, the changling as it was acted with good applause in St. Maries in Cambridge, and St. Pauls in London, 1663. The first part. To the tune of the second part, and by the same hand. To which is added, The poring doctor, or the gross mistake of a reverend son of the church, in bowing at the name of Judas, at St. Pauls, Novemb. 5. 1663. date: 1663.0 words: 2197 flesch: 73 summary: The recantation of a penitent Proteus; or, the changling as it was acted with good applause in St. Maries in Cambridge, and St. Pauls in London, 1663. The recantation of a penitent Proteus; or, the changling as it was acted with good applause in St. Maries in Cambridge, and St. Pauls in London, 1663. keywords: eebo; english; sins; tcp; text cache: A66013.xml plain text: A66013.txt item: #123 of 256 id: A67544 author: L. W. title: God's great and vvonderful vvork in Somerset-shire the charitable farmer miraculously rewarded h[a]ppening at Welling within three miles of the city of Wells this last harvest, where an honest Godly farmer having sold most part of this last summer and winter great quantities of corn to the poor in their distress at five or six shillings the bushel, when the market price was ten and eleven shillings; for which he was much derided and scoft at by his rich neighbours, he was recompensed by an extraordinary crop of wheat, the like was never before heard; of each stalk of straw having divers full large ears, some nine, ten and thirteen, but generally ten ears on every straw throughout the field which was ten acres and upwards; of which ears are to be seen at divers coffy-houses by the Royal Exchange, and at other places in London, published as a grateful acknowledgement to the goodness of providence, and to stir up all into faith in God, and charity towards their poor neighbours from the consideration of so remarkable an example. The tune i date: 1676.0 words: 2042 flesch: 67 summary: Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). At foot of text: keywords: ears; english; god; tcp; text cache: A67544.xml plain text: A67544.txt item: #124 of 256 id: A72981 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: The cooper of Norfolke, or, A pretty jest of a brewer and the coopers wife and how the cooper served the brewer in his kinde : to the tune of The wiving age. date: 1627.0 words: 2297 flesch: 76 summary: It hapen'd one morning the Cooper out w●nt , To worke for his liuing it was his intent , He trusted his house to his wiues gouernment , And left her in bed to her owne hearts content , while he cri'd , what worke for a Cooper , Maids ha'y any worke for a Cooper . Vnto this my ditty , which briefly doth tell Of a fine mery Iest which in Norfolke befell A braue lusty Cooper in that County did dwell , And there he cride worke for a Cooper , Maids ha'y any worke for a Cooper . keywords: brewer; cooper; iohn; wife; worke cache: A72981.xml plain text: A72981.txt item: #125 of 256 id: A72984 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: The married-womans case, or, Good counsell to mayds, to be carefull of hastie marriage by the example of other married-women : to the tune of The married-mans case / [by] M.P. date: 1625.0 words: 1811 flesch: 71 summary: 〈…〉 Maidens all , that are willing to wed , 〈…〉 before you are we 'l aduised , Make not too much haste to the mariage bed , 〈…〉 est the sheetes be too dearely prized : 〈…〉 urs to try before you doe trust , 〈…〉 any loue not but only for lust ; 〈…〉 make their po●re wiues to leape at a crust : 〈…〉 us liues a woman that 's marry'd , is marry'd , 〈…〉 liues single has little to care for , 〈…〉 ent and ●●et'● prov●●●d ; 〈…〉 nceithen wherfore 〈…〉 est to be brided ▪ 〈…〉 rest , 〈…〉 be possest ; 〈…〉 udge at the best : keywords: liues; marry'd; tcp; text; woman cache: A72984.xml plain text: A72984.txt item: #126 of 256 id: A73554 author: Breton, Nicholas, 1545?-1626? Brittons bowre of delights. title: The shepheards delight To the tune of Frog Galiard. date: 1617.0 words: 1425 flesch: 74 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A73554) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 173378) keywords: daphne; pitty; tcp; text cache: A73554.xml plain text: A73554.txt item: #127 of 256 id: A76932 author: Blunten, William. title: The [f]aithful lovers of the West. Come joyn with me all you that love, and faithful to each other prove: Example take by this my song, all you that stand within this throng. To the tune of, As I walkt forth to take the air. / By William Blundun. date: None words: 1446 flesch: 79 summary: Nothing shall part my Love and I , Vntil the very day we dye : We 'l live in love , and so agree , (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A76932) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 172117) keywords: love; tcp; text; thee cache: A76932.xml plain text: A76932.txt item: #128 of 256 id: A77164 author: Bowne, Tobias. title: Tom and Rogers contract: or What Devon-farmers use to act. Two farmers lately met in Devon-shire. And since it was within the month of May, and so by chance they drank a pot of beer; I will declare to you what they did say. : Tune of, Hey boys up go we. / by Tobias Bowne. date: None words: 1531 flesch: 76 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A77164) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 172128) keywords: english; tcp; text; tom cache: A77164.xml plain text: A77164.txt item: #129 of 256 id: A79653 author: Campion, Thomas, 1567-1620. title: A friends advice, in an excellent ditty, concerning the variable changes in this life. : To pleasant new tune,. date: None words: 1684 flesch: 69 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A79653) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 171209) keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: A79653.xml plain text: A79653.txt item: #130 of 256 id: A84873 author: N. P. title: The Frantick lover: or, The wandring young-man. date: None words: 1499 flesch: 76 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: A84873.xml plain text: A84873.txt item: #131 of 256 id: A85112 author: Fancy, P., fl. 1675. title: The age & life of man. Here you may see the frailty that's in men, till they have run the years threescore and ten. / Tune of Jane Shore. date: 1675.0 words: 1753 flesch: 80 summary: EEBO-TCP aimed to produce large quantities of textual data within the usual project restraints of time and funding, and therefore chose to create diplomatic transcriptions (as opposed to critical editions) with light-touch, mainly structural encoding based on the Text Encoding Initiative (http://www.tei-c.org). At ten times seven his Glass & time is run , Into the earth man falls , his story 's done . keywords: english; man; tcp; text; times cache: A85112.xml plain text: A85112.txt item: #132 of 256 id: A87601 author: Johnson, Richard, 1573-1659? title: The life and death of the famous Thomas Stukely an English gallant in time of Queen Elizabeth, who ended his life in a battel [o]f three kings of Barbary. Tune is, King Henry's going to Bulloign, &c. date: 1701.0 words: 1848 flesch: 71 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A87601) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 134396) keywords: english; life; stukely; tcp; text cache: A87601.xml plain text: A87601.txt item: #133 of 256 id: A87602 author: Johnson, Richard, 1573-1659? title: The life and death of the famous Thomas Stukely an English gentleman in the time of Queen Elizabeth, who was kill'd in the battle of the Three Kings of Barbary. date: 1701.0 words: 1792 flesch: 68 summary: (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. A87602) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 134397) Life and death of famous Thomas Stukely Johnson, Richard, 1573-1659? keywords: english; life; stukely; tcp; text cache: A87602.xml plain text: A87602.txt item: #134 of 256 id: A87603 author: Johnson, Richard, 1573-1659? title: The life and death of the famous Thomas Stukely An English gentleman in the time of Queen Elizabeth, who ended his life in the baetle of the three kings of Barbary. date: 1700.0 words: 1798 flesch: 70 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 134686) Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 2430:12) keywords: english; life; stukely; tcp; text cache: A87603.xml plain text: A87603.txt item: #135 of 256 id: A89092 author: James I, King of England, 1566-1625, attributed name. title: A merrie ballad, called, Christs kirk on the green date: 1643.0 words: 1758 flesch: 92 summary: Hee would haue lov'd her , she would not let him , For all his yealow locks . Hee cherisht her : shee bade goe chat him , Shee counted him not two clocks : keywords: day; hee; lyke; text; thomason; whyle cache: A89092.xml plain text: A89092.txt item: #136 of 256 id: A96184 author: T. W. title: Strange and true newes of an ocean of flies dropping out of a cloud, upon the towne of Bodnam in Cornwall. To the tune of Cheevy Chase. When kings have lost their reignes and power, then clouds upon us judgements showre. date: 1647.0 words: 1005 flesch: 85 summary: This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription A96184 of text R210577 in the English Short Title Catalog (Thomason 669.f.11[52]). 104 F The rate of 104 defects per 10,000 words puts this text in the F category of texts with 100 or more defects per 10,000 words. keywords: flies; text; towne cache: A96184.xml plain text: A96184.txt item: #137 of 256 id: B00046 author: E. F. (Edward Ford), fl. 1630?-1660. title: A dialogue betweene Master Guesright and poore neighbour Needy. Or A few proofes both reall and true, shewing what men for mony will doe. To a pleasant new tune, called, But I know what I know. date: 1640.0 words: 1278 flesch: 86 summary: 45 D The rate of 45 defects per 10,000 words puts this text in the D category of texts with between 35 and 100 defects per 10,000 words. A dialogue betweene Master Guesright and poore neighbour Needy. keywords: doe; money; neighbour; text cache: B00046.xml plain text: B00046.txt item: #138 of 256 id: B00047 author: E. F. (Edward Ford), fl. 1630?-1660. title: Impossibilities. Or, A matter of no thing, yet some thing youle finde I know in the reading, will pleasure your minde, then heare it I pray, and when you have done, you'le say that the thread is handsomely spunne. To the tune of, I sigh, I sob, &c. date: 1635.0 words: 1909 flesch: 74 summary: Then you may say , &c. When Lucipher an Angell turnes , And when in hell no fire burnes : When stars as thicke as haile doe fall , And new Bride well no hospitall : Then you may say , &c. When men are proned to such good will , That they to no one doe no ill : When ships doe saile on rocks of stone , And when the Whale has nere a bone : When what is worst doth turne to best , When Crabs with Swallows build their nest : And when Musicians scornes to vse , Such crotchets as they should refuse , Then you may say , &c. When morning dew doth fall at night , And men lift crutches with a slight : When little children yet vnborne , Doe say that many weares the horne : Then you may say , and not till then , The world is full of honest men . keywords: doe; doth; men; tcp; text cache: B00047.xml plain text: B00047.txt item: #139 of 256 id: B00112 author: Guy, Robert, writer of ballads. title: The merry carelesse lover: or, A pleasant new ditty, called, I love a lasse since yesterday, and yet I cannot get her. To the tune of, The mother beguilde the daughter. date: 1640.0 words: 1312 flesch: 82 summary: 1640 967 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 C The rate of 10 defects per 10,000 words puts this text in the C category of texts with between 10 and 35 defects per 10,000 words. (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B00112) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183045) keywords: chuse; love; text cache: B00112.xml plain text: B00112.txt item: #140 of 256 id: B00113 author: [Guy, Robert, writer of ballads.] title: The merry old vvoman: or, This is a good old woman, this is a merry old woman, her counsell is good ile warrant, for shee doth wish ill to no man. To the tune, This is my grannams deedle. date: 1640.0 words: 1355 flesch: 85 summary: The merry old vvoman: or, This is a good old woman, this is a merry old woman, her counsell is good ile warrant, for shee doth wish ill to no man. The merry old vvoman: or, This is a good old woman, this is a merry old woman, her counsell is good ile warrant, for shee doth wish ill to no man. keywords: amp;c; text; woman cache: B00113.xml plain text: B00113.txt item: #141 of 256 id: B00115 author: Guy, Robert, writer of ballads. title: The witty vvesterne lasse: or, You maids, that with your friends whole nights have spent, beware back-fallings, for feare of the event. To a new tune, called The begger boy. date: 1635.0 words: 1607 flesch: 74 summary: But if he crabbed be , and crosse , and basely beat me , back and belly , As Vulcans Knight , I le fit him right , and scorne to cry , alack , and welly . (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B00115) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183155) keywords: belly; eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B00115.xml plain text: B00115.txt item: #142 of 256 id: B00127 author: Halliarg, Arthur. title: The cruell shrow: or, The patient mans vvoe. Declaring the misery, and the great paine, by his vnquiet wife he doth dayly sustaine. To the tune of Cuckolds all arowe. date: 1640.0 words: 1256 flesch: 83 summary: Verse: Come batchelers and maried men ... Publication date suggested by STC. Reproduction of original in the British Library. The cruell shrow: or, The patient mans vvoe. keywords: english; shee; text; wife cache: B00127.xml plain text: B00127.txt item: #143 of 256 id: B00128 author: Hamdultun, Valentine. title: A mery nevv iigge. Or, The pleasant wooing betwixt Kit and Pegge. To the tune of Strawberry leaues make maidens faire. date: 1630.0 words: 1361 flesch: 81 summary: W. I scorne to fancy such a Cow. W. In faith what colour then shall it be ? keywords: english; tcp; text cache: B00128.xml plain text: B00128.txt item: #144 of 256 id: B00199 author: Hutton, Luke, d. 1596. title: Luke Huttons lamentation: which he wrote the day before his death, being condemned to be hanged at Yorke for his robberies and trespasses committed there-about. To the tune of Wandring and wavering.. date: 1640.0 words: 1549 flesch: 85 summary: My name is Hutton , yea Luke , of bad life : ah woe is me , &c. Which on the high-way did rob Man and Wife , be warned , &c. Intic'd by many a gracelesse mate , Whose counsell I repent too late , Lord Jesus forgive me , with mercy relieve me , &c. Not twenty yéeres old ( alas ) was I ah woe is me , &c. This newes procur'd my kinsfolkes griefe , ah woe is me , &c. That hearing I was a famous thiefe , be warned , &c. They wept , they waild , they wrung their hands , That thus I should hazard life and lands . keywords: jesus; lord; woe cache: B00199.xml plain text: B00199.txt item: #145 of 256 id: B00486 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: The countrey lasse. To a daintie new note, which if you can hit, there's another tune will as well fit. To the tune of, The mother beguild daughter. date: None words: 1624 flesch: 71 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B00486) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 182949) keywords: countrey; dery; downe; tcp; text cache: B00486.xml plain text: B00486.txt item: #146 of 256 id: B00491 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: An excellent new medley, which you may admire at (without offence) for euery line speakes a contrary sences to the tune of, Tarletons medley. date: 1625.0 words: 1751 flesch: 75 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B00491) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 182980) keywords: english; faithfull; friend; tcp; text; thy cache: B00491.xml plain text: B00491.txt item: #147 of 256 id: B00497 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: Have among you good women or, A high-way discourse betweene old William Starket, and Robin Hobs, going to Maydstone market: good women before hand let me you advise, to keepe your owne counsell, and so be held wise. If any one taken in ill part what's here said, sheel shew by her kicking that shee's a gauld jade. To the tune of, O such a rogue. date: 1634.0 words: 1973 flesch: 73 summary: Users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a TCP editor. Have among you good women or, A high-way discourse betweene old William Starket, and Robin Hobs, going to Maydstone market: good women before hand let me you advise, to keepe your owne counsell, and so be held wise. keywords: eebo; english; shée; tcp; text; women cache: B00497.xml plain text: B00497.txt item: #148 of 256 id: B00499 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: Iohn and Ioan: or, A mad couple well met. To the tune of the Paratour. date: 1634.0 words: 1504 flesch: 75 summary: Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books; Tract supplement ; A5:1[90]) Iohn and Ioan: or, A mad couple well met. If Iohn went to one Alehouse , Ioan ran vnto the next , betwixt them both they made an oath , That neither would be next . keywords: english; ioan; iohn; tcp; text cache: B00499.xml plain text: B00499.txt item: #149 of 256 id: B00502 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: Labour in vaine, or An imperfect description of love. Imperfect I well call it may, for who can all loves parts display? To a dainty new tune, called Ienkinson. date: 1636.0 words: 1492 flesch: 71 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B00502) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183021) keywords: english; labour; loue; tcp; text cache: B00502.xml plain text: B00502.txt item: #150 of 256 id: B00503 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: The lovers ioy and griefe: or A young mans relation in a pitifull fashion, being from his loue hindred by locks, bolts, and kindred. To the tune of, Yongmen and maids. date: 1635.0 words: 1715 flesch: 74 summary: The lovers ioy and griefe: or A young mans relation in a pitifull fashion, being from his loue hindred by locks, bolts, and kindred. The lovers ioy and griefe: or A young mans relation in a pitifull fashion, being from his loue hindred by locks, bolts, and kindred. keywords: bolts; bolts doe; doe; locks; tcp cache: B00503.xml plain text: B00503.txt item: #151 of 256 id: B00504 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: A lovers teares: or, The constancy of a yong mans mind, although his choyce be too unkind. All you yong men who heare this ditty, a lovers teares bemoane with pitty. To the tune of Sigh, sob, and weepe. date: 1634.0 words: 1667 flesch: 77 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183019) keywords: men; tcp; teares; yong cache: B00504.xml plain text: B00504.txt item: #152 of 256 id: B00507 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: The marryed mans lesson: or, A disswasion from iealousie. To the tune of, All you that will wooe a wench. date: 1634.0 words: 1896 flesch: 70 summary: Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). The marryed mans lesson: or, A disswasion from iealousie. keywords: english; good; shée; tcp; text; wife cache: B00507.xml plain text: B00507.txt item: #153 of 256 id: B00511 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: Newes from New-castle with an advertisement, to all Englishmen that (for the safety of themselves, their King and country) they would abandon the fond opinion, (which too many doe conceave) of the Scots good meaning to England, which our fore-fathers have ever experienced to the contrary; they having bin oftentimes found to bee circumventing Machiavillians, and faythles truce breakers. This dity was written upon some occasion of newes from the north; containing the Scots surprizing of New-Castle, where they left three thousand men in garison, with a briefe touch of some of our brave cavaleirs who manfully fought in that conflict. The tune is, Lets to the wars againe. date: 1640.0 words: 1381 flesch: 78 summary: Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 182258) they would abando M. P 1640 851 13 0 0 0 2 0 388 F The rate of 388 defects per 10,000 words puts this text in the F category of texts with 100 or more defects per 10,000 words. keywords: scots; text; words cache: B00511.xml plain text: B00511.txt item: #154 of 256 id: B00520 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: Times alteration: or, The old mans rehearsall, what braue dayes he knew a great while agone, when his old cap was new. To the tune of, Ile nere be drunke againe. date: None words: 1497 flesch: 73 summary: (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B00520) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183131) Times alteration: or, The old mans rehearsall, what braue dayes he knew a great while agone, when his old cap was new. keywords: cap; english; new; tcp; text cache: B00520.xml plain text: B00520.txt item: #155 of 256 id: B01018 author: Campion, Thomas, 1567-1620. title: A friends aduice: in an excellent ditty, concerning the variable changes in this world. To a pleasant new tune. date: None words: 1696 flesch: 69 summary: May not the World by a check of that wealth , Put thee again so as low despised chancing ; Whilst the Sunne of wealth doth shine , Thou shalt haue friends plenty : But come waitt , then they repine , Not one abides of ●●●enty : Wealth and Friends holds and ends , As your fortunes rise and fall , Vp and downe , rise and frowne , Certaine is no state at all , What if a grief , or a straine , or a fit , Pinch thee with pain , or the feeling pangs of sicknes Doth not that gripe , or that straine , or that fit , Shew thée the form of thine own crue perfect líknes Health is but a glimpse of ioy , Subiect to all changes : Mirth is but a silly ●oy , Which mishap estranges . MAn 's but a blast , or a smoake , or a clowd , D●●●t in athought , or a moment is dispersed : keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text; world cache: B01018.xml plain text: B01018.txt item: #156 of 256 id: B01384 author: Butler, Samuel, 1612-1680. title: Another ballad: called The libertines lampoone: or, The curvets of conscience. To the tune of, Thomas Venner, or 60. / Written by the authour of the Geneva Ballad. date: 1674.0 words: 1458 flesch: 70 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: conscience; eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B01384.xml plain text: B01384.txt item: #157 of 256 id: B01555 author: Behn, Aphra, 1640-1689. title: Young Jemmy, or, The princely shepherd. Being a most pleasant and delightful new song. In blest Arcadia, where each shepherd feeds his numerous flocks, and tunes on slender reeds, his song of love, while the fair nymphs trip round, the chief amongst 'um was young Jemmy found: for he with glances could enslave each heart, but fond ambition made him to depart the fields to court, led on by such as sought to blast his vertues which much sorrow brought to a pleasant new play-house tune. Or, In Ianuary last, or, The gowlin. date: 1681.0 words: 1560 flesch: 72 summary: In blest Arcadia, where each shepherd feeds his numerous flocks, and tunes on slender reeds, his song of love, while the fair nymphs trip round, the chief amongst 'um was young Jemmy found: for he with glances could enslave each heart, but fond ambition made him to depart the fields to court, led on by such as sought to blast his vertues which much sorrow brought to a pleasant new play-house tune. In blest Arcadia, where each shepherd feeds his numerous flocks, and tunes on slender reeds, his song of love, while the fair nymphs trip round, the chief amongst 'um was young Jemmy found: for he with glances could enslave each heart, but fond ambition made him to depart the fields to court, led on by such as sought to blast his vertues which much sorrow brought to a pleasant new play-house tune. keywords: eebo; english; jemmy; tcp; text cache: B01555.xml plain text: B01555.txt item: #158 of 256 id: B01662 author: Birket, Cuthbert. title: A pleasant new song between a seaman, and his love. Shewing, though at the first in misery his time he spent he met his love at last, with joy and sweet content. The tune is Robin the devil. date: 1670.0 words: 1526 flesch: 75 summary: Till he receiv'd a blow , your hopes being ●ur●ed , There he got his deaths stroke , not to be Cured . 〈…〉 Dear receiv'd a stroke , and his brain broken , these words then he spoke , carry this Token ●o she whom I affect , and none more dearer , 〈…〉 shing her to respect , and love the Bearer . keywords: english; love; tcp; text cache: B01662.xml plain text: B01662.txt item: #159 of 256 id: B01734 author: Bowne, Tobias. title: Doubtful Robin; or, Constant Nanny. A new ballad. Tune of, Wou'd you be a man of fashion, or, Doubting virgin. date: None words: 1383 flesch: 73 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B01734) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183308) keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B01734.xml plain text: B01734.txt item: #160 of 256 id: B01735 author: Bowne, Tobias. title: The doubting virgin, and the constant youngman. Observe what here is put in print, all you that do love merriment: it's for young men and maids also, stay and hear't o're before you go. Tune of, The repriev'd captive, by Tobias Brown [sic]. date: None words: 1448 flesch: 72 summary: (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B01735) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 181829) Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: english; love; tcp; text cache: B01735.xml plain text: B01735.txt item: #161 of 256 id: B01737 author: Bowne, Tobias. title: A fairing for young-men and maids. If you'l take my advice, this I would have you do, then every young-man take his lass, and drink one pot or two. To the tune of, The Winchester wedding. This may be printed, R.P. / By Tobias Bowne. date: None words: 1628 flesch: 73 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B01737) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183342) keywords: english; man; tcp; text cache: B01737.xml plain text: B01737.txt item: #162 of 256 id: B01738 author: Bowne, Tobias. title: The hasty wedding; or, William's patience rewarded: with the consent of pretty Nancy. To the tune of, The man of fashion, or, The doubting virgin. date: None words: 1354 flesch: 71 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B01738) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183370) keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B01738.xml plain text: B01738.txt item: #163 of 256 id: B01739 author: Bowne, Tobias. title: Kind William, or Constant Betty. Let maids beware, and shun the snare, I say berul'd by me; though you embrace, be perfect chaste, from stains of infamy. To the tune of The doubting virgin. date: 1684.0 words: 1429 flesch: 70 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B01739) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 181841) keywords: betty; english; tcp; text cache: B01739.xml plain text: B01739.txt item: #164 of 256 id: B01741 author: Bowne, Tobias. title: Tobia's advice, or, A remedy for a ranting young-man. VVhile you are single you take but little care, therefore I say better you married were, perhaps there's some at this will make a jest, but I say still a married life is best. Therefore young-men take this advice of me better take one than run to two or three. Tune of, Daniel Cooper. / By Tobias Bowne. date: None words: 1571 flesch: 76 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B01741) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183564) keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B01741.xml plain text: B01741.txt item: #165 of 256 id: B01742 author: Bowne, Tobias. title: Tobias observation; a youngman came unto a fair, by chance he met his true love there said he, sweetheart thou are welcome here, invited her to drink some beer, but in the end prov'd ne'r the near, as in this song it will appear. Tune of, The country farmer. / By Tobias Bowne. This may be printed, R.P. date: None words: 1790 flesch: 72 summary: Pray how doth your Father and Mother at home , they were well this morning then answered Joan Said he if you please to walk with me we will be as merry as merry may be : To tell thee the truth I do love the dear , yet I am so doubtful my mind to declare For fear what I ask you should me deny and then for your Love I shall surely die I hope you will not offended be though I make so bold to speak unto thee , For night nor day I can take no rest , for Love that lies harbour'd within my Breast And thou art she that canst ease my pain , then grant me love for love again : Give me some kind answer my heart to ease , and let me not languish in Loves disease . B01742) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 182020) keywords: love; tcp; text; thou cache: B01742.xml plain text: B01742.txt item: #166 of 256 id: B01743 author: Bowne, Tobias. title: Tobies experience explain'd: Good fellows all, whatever you be, I pray take this advice of me: strength will decay old age will come, therefore save something while your yong [sic] To the tune of, That dill doul date: None words: 1469 flesch: 71 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B01743) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183563) keywords: english; pray; tcp; text cache: B01743.xml plain text: B01743.txt item: #167 of 256 id: B01744 author: Bowne, Tobias. title: The two faithful lovers, or, A merry song in praise of Betty. Young-men and maids I do intend to sing a song that's newly pen'd; and if you please to have it out 'twill please your fancies without doubt. / By T.B. Tune of, The amorous damsel of Bristol city. With allowance. date: None words: 1545 flesch: 77 summary: (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B01744) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183587) Thou art a Girl that is wond●ous pretty ; If I could gain but your love and favour , I 'd b● thy dearest Love fo● e●er . keywords: english; love; tcp; text cache: B01744.xml plain text: B01744.txt item: #168 of 256 id: B01745 author: Bowne, Tobias. title: The two faithful lovers. To the tune of, Franklin is fled away, etc. date: 1695.0 words: 1391 flesch: 73 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B01745) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 174296) keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B01745.xml plain text: B01745.txt item: #169 of 256 id: B01746 author: Bowne, Tobias. title: The west-country maids advice; Here is a song I send to you, fair maidens every one; and you may say that it is true, when I am dead and gone. To the tune of, Hey boys, up go we. date: None words: 1426 flesch: 73 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B01746) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 182062) keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B01746.xml plain text: B01746.txt item: #170 of 256 id: B01840 author: Burne, Nicol. title: A delectable new ballad, intituled Leader-haughs and yarow. To its own proper tune. date: 1690.0 words: 1560 flesch: 72 summary: Thou E●ington and Calden knowes , Where Humes had once commanding , And Dry Grange with thy milk white Ewes , 'Twixt Tweed and Leader standing : The Birds that flees through Rid path trees And Gladswood banks all thorow , May Chant and Sing , sweet Leader Haughs , And the bony Banks of Yarow . Pan playing on his Oaten reed , with Sheepherds him attending , Doth here resort their flocks to feed , The Hill , and Haughs commending ; With bottle , bag , and staff with knag , and all singing good Morrow ; They swear no Fields more pleasure yields , Then Leader Haughs and Yarow . keywords: english; haughs; leader; tcp; text; yarow cache: B01840.xml plain text: B01840.txt item: #171 of 256 id: B01844 author: Burne, Nicol. title: Leader-haughs and Yarow. To its own proper tune. date: 1700.0 words: 1566 flesch: 72 summary: Thou Erslingtouu and Colding-knowes , where Humes had once commanding And Dry Grange with thy milk white Ews 'twixt Tweed and Leader standings The birds that flees through Red-path trees and Gledswood Banke all thorow , May chant and ●ng , sweet Leader-haughs , and the bonny Banks of Yarrow . (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B01844) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 175778) keywords: haughs; leader; tcp; text; yarow cache: B01844.xml plain text: B01844.txt item: #172 of 256 id: B01875 author: Butler, Samuel, 1612-1680. title: The Geneva ballad. To the tune of 48. date: 1674.0 words: 1492 flesch: 72 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B01875) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 181660) keywords: books; characters; eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B01875.xml plain text: B01875.txt item: #173 of 256 id: B01989 author: Coppe, Abiezer, 1619-1672. title: A character of a true Christian. Written by Abiezar Copp. The tune is, The fair nimphs.. date: 1680.0 words: 1363 flesch: 75 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B01989) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 182705) keywords: doth; eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B01989.xml plain text: B01989.txt item: #174 of 256 id: B02347 author: Congreve, William, 1670-1729. title: Buxom Joan of Lymas's love to a jolly sailer: or, The maiden's choice: being love for love again. To an excellent new play-house tune. date: None words: 1297 flesch: 72 summary: A Soldier and a Sailer , A Tinker and a Tailer , Had once a doubtful strife , Sir To make a Maid a Wife , Sir , Whose name was buxome Joan. Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 182147) keywords: love; sir; tcp; text cache: B02347.xml plain text: B02347.txt item: #175 of 256 id: B02370 author: J. C. title: A lesson for all true Christians. Which being well observed by old and young, and practiced with hand and heart, and tongue: great comfort in it at the last you'll find, then mark it well, and bear it in your mind. Tune of, The letter for a Christian family. / By J.C. date: 1695.0 words: 1824 flesch: 74 summary: (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B02370) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183423) Users should bear in mind that in all likelihood such instances will never have been looked at by a TCP editor. keywords: english; mind; tcp; text; thou cache: B02370.xml plain text: B02370.txt item: #176 of 256 id: B02508 author: Crouch, Humphrey, fl. 1635-1671. title: An excellent sonnet of the unfortunate loves, of Hero and Leander Tune of, Gerards mistris. date: 1674.0 words: 1617 flesch: 72 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B02508) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 174343) keywords: english; hero; leander; tcp; text cache: B02508.xml plain text: B02508.txt item: #177 of 256 id: B02795 author: Duffett, Thomas. title: Amintor's lam[en]tation [for Celia's unkindness.] Setting forth the passion of a young man, who falling in love with a coy lady that had no kindness for him, persued his inclinations so far, that she was forced to fly beyond the sea, to avoid the importunity of his address, whereupon he thus complains. Both sexes from this song may learn, of what they should beware: how in extreams they may discern, unkindness and dispair. To a delicate new tune: or, Since Celias my foe. date: 1676.0 words: 1571 flesch: 72 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183218) Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books; Tract supplement ; A5:2[9]) keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B02795.xml plain text: B02795.txt item: #178 of 256 id: B02796 author: Duffett, Thomas. title: The bleeding lover. Young men that do promise make, in your performance be not slack. For well you know, 'tis often so. Ingratitude makes all things black. To the tune of, The doubting virgin. date: None words: 1384 flesch: 71 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183237) keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B02796.xml plain text: B02796.txt item: #179 of 256 id: B02811 author: D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723. title: Advice to the ladies of London, in the choice of their husbands. To an excellent new court tune. This may be printed, R.P. date: None words: 1388 flesch: 69 summary: (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B02811) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183214) Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: eebo; english; london; tcp; text cache: B02811.xml plain text: B02811.txt item: #180 of 256 id: B02813 author: D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723. title: The call to the races at New-Market. To the tune of, To horse, brave boys. Licensed according to order. date: 1690.0 words: 1439 flesch: 71 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: english; horse; tcp; text cache: B02813.xml plain text: B02813.txt item: #181 of 256 id: B02815 author: D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723. title: A carrouse to the Emperor, the royal Pole, and the much-wrong'd Duke of Lorrain. To a new tune, at the play-house. date: 1683.0 words: 1696 flesch: 78 summary: (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B02815) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183662) To its own proper New Tune , Hy the brave Granadeers , Ho. CAptain Hume is bound to Sea , Hey boyes , to boyes : Captain Hume is bound to Sea , Ho : Captain Hume is bound to Sea , And his brave companie ; keywords: boyes; granadeers; ho boyes; tcp cache: B02815.xml plain text: B02815.txt item: #182 of 256 id: B02819 author: D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723. title: An excellent new play-house song; called, The bonny gray-ey'd morn; or, Jockie rouz'd with love. To an excellent new tune. date: 1700.0 words: 1223 flesch: 72 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 175843) keywords: eebo; new; tcp; text cache: B02819.xml plain text: B02819.txt item: #183 of 256 id: B02820 author: D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723. title: Kind lady or, The loves of Stella and Adonis. A new court song much in request. To a new tune. Or, Hey boys up go we, The charming nymph, or Jenny Gin. date: 1683.0 words: 1317 flesch: 74 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B02820) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183396) keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B02820.xml plain text: B02820.txt item: #184 of 256 id: B02826 author: D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723. title: The northern ditty: or, The Scotch-man out-witted by the country damsel. To an excellent new Scotch tune, of Cold and raw the north did blow, &c. A song much in request at Court. This may be printed, R.P. date: 1692.0 words: 1311 flesch: 73 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183501) keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B02826.xml plain text: B02826.txt item: #185 of 256 id: B02827 author: D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723. title: Pretty Kate of Edenborough: being a new Scotch song, sung to the King at Windsor. date: None words: 1243 flesch: 69 summary: Pretty Kate of Edenborough: being a new Scotch song, sung to the King at Windsor. D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723. Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B02827.xml plain text: B02827.txt item: #186 of 256 id: B02830 author: D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723. title: The Scotch lad's moan. Or, Pretty Moggies unkindness. To an excellent new Scotch tune. This may be printed, R.P. date: None words: 1264 flesch: 73 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183533) keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B02830.xml plain text: B02830.txt item: #187 of 256 id: B02831 author: D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723. title: The Scotch lasses constancy or Jenny's lamentation for the death of Jockey: who for her sake was unfortunately kill'd by Sawney in a duel. Being a most pleasant new song, to a new tune. date: 1682.0 words: 1514 flesch: 74 summary: (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B02831) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 174920) The Scotch lasses constancy or Jenny's lamentation for the death of Jockey: who for her sake was unfortunately kill'd by Sawney in a duel. keywords: english; jockey; tcp; text cache: B02831.xml plain text: B02831.txt item: #188 of 256 id: B02832 author: D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723. title: The Scotch wedding: or, A short and pretty way of wooing. When as complexions do agree, and all things they are fitting; why should the time prolonged be, be quick and mind your knitting. To a new northern tune, much us'd at the theatres. With allowance. date: None words: 1585 flesch: 75 summary: I Teuk her by the hand so smaw , an I led her o're the Lawn , I gave her many a glancing leuk , so did she me again ; I led her in amang the Bent , where nean of awe cu'd see , And then quo I my bonny Lass , now wilt thou mow with me . (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B02832) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183534) keywords: eebo; english; quo; tcp; text cache: B02832.xml plain text: B02832.txt item: #189 of 256 id: B02835 author: D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723. title: The Winchester wedding: or, Ralph of Reading and Black Bess of the Green. To a new country dance: or, The King's jigg. date: None words: 1438 flesch: 70 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B02835) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 182068) keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B02835.xml plain text: B02835.txt item: #190 of 256 id: B02837 author: D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723. title: A vvord in season: or, Now or never. Tis ne'r too late to be advised well regard it then you beauties that excel both in external and internal parts and do not triumph over captive hearts: least you ingrateful being left to time bereft of charmes, be punisht that black crime. A pleasant new tune, of Sweet use your time, &c. date: None words: 1508 flesch: 70 summary: Tis ne'r too late to be advised well regard it then you beauties that excel both in external and internal parts and do not triumph over captive hearts: least you ingrateful being left to time bereft of charmes, be punisht that black crime. Tis ne'r too late to be advised well regard it then you beauties that excel both in external and internal parts and do not triumph over captive hearts: least you ingrateful being left to time bereft of charmes, be punisht that black crime. keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text; time cache: B02837.xml plain text: B02837.txt item: #191 of 256 id: B02920 author: Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600. title: The most rare and excellent history, of the Dutchess [sic] of Suffolks callamity. To the tune of, Queen Dido. date: None words: 1936 flesch: 73 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B02920) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 174357) keywords: books; dutches; eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B02920.xml plain text: B02920.txt item: #192 of 256 id: B02925 author: Deloney, Thomas, 1543?-1600. title: The Spanish ladies love, to a pleasant new tune. date: None words: 1118 flesch: 83 summary: This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription B02925 of text R174591 in the English Short Title Catalog (Wing D967A). F The rate of 306 defects per 10,000 words puts this text in the F category of texts with 100 or more defects per 10,000 words. keywords: english; text cache: B02925.xml plain text: B02925.txt item: #193 of 256 id: B03124 author: A. B. title: Epithalamium on the auspicious match, betwixt the right honourable the Earl of Wigtoun and the truly vertous lasy Margaret Lindsay daughter to the right honourable the Ear of Balcarros. date: 1698.0 words: 1122 flesch: 62 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: eebo; tcp; text cache: B03124.xml plain text: B03124.txt item: #194 of 256 id: B03301 author: Lusty gallant. title: Enfield Common: or, The young damsel cured of the green sickness by a lusty gallant, vvho happen'd to meet her in the mid'st of Enfield Common. To an excellent new tune. date: 1695.0 words: 1411 flesch: 67 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B03301) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 182121) keywords: enfield; english; tcp; text cache: B03301.xml plain text: B03301.txt item: #195 of 256 id: B03424 author: L. P. (Laurence Price), fl. 1625-1680? title: The Famous flower of serving-men, or, The lady turn'd serving-man. Her lord being slain, her father dead, her bower robb'd, her servants fled; she drest herself in mans attire: She trimm'd her locks, she cut her hair; and therewithal she changed her name, from fair Elise to sweet William. To a delicate new tune, or Flora Farewel. Summer time. Or, Lovers tide. date: 1663.0 words: 1407 flesch: 85 summary: Her lord being slain, her father dead, her bower robb'd, her servants fled; she drest herself in mans attire: She trimm'd her locks, she cut her hair; and therewithal she changed her name, from fair Elise to sweet William. Her lord being slain, her father dead, her bower robb'd, her servants fled; she drest herself in mans attire: She trimm'd her locks, she cut her hair; and therewithal she changed her name, from fair Elise to sweet William. keywords: lady; man; text; william cache: B03424.xml plain text: B03424.txt item: #196 of 256 id: B03608 author: R. H. title: The maidens nay, or, I love not you. To a pleasant new tune. date: None words: 1590 flesch: 79 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B03608) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183475) keywords: love; sir; tcp; text cache: B03608.xml plain text: B03608.txt item: #197 of 256 id: B03610 author: Hesselwood, Henry. title: The hasty bride-groom: or, The rarest sport that hath of late been tri'd, between a lusty bride-grome and his bride. To the tune of, Bass his carreer: or. Bow bells. date: 1650.0 words: 1312 flesch: 83 summary: The rate of 21 defects per 10,000 words puts this text in the C category of texts with between 10 and 35 defects per 10,000 words. Early English books online. keywords: bride; text; thou; tune cache: B03610.xml plain text: B03610.txt item: #198 of 256 id: B03622 author: C. H. title: Fancies favourite: or, The mirror of the times. Being a young ladies commendation of a young gallant, which hath a long time shewed her much love; which by his civil carriage, and long patience in waiting on her, at last conquered her, who was once resolved to lead a single life, and therefore he termed her the Phoenix of the times. To the tune of, Francis Phoenix. date: None words: 1803 flesch: 74 summary: (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B03622) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 181855) Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: love; phoenix; tcp; text cache: B03622.xml plain text: B03622.txt item: #199 of 256 id: B03633 author: C. H. title: A merry new song wherein you may view the drinking healths of a ioviall crew, to 'thappie [sic] return of the figure of two. The tune is, Ragged and torn and true. date: None words: 1196 flesch: 76 summary: The tune is, Ra C. H. 1660 818 2 0 0 0 2 0 269 F The rate of 269 defects per 10,000 words puts this text in the F category of texts with 100 or more defects per 10,000 words. (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B03633) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183480) keywords: figure; health; text cache: B03633.xml plain text: B03633.txt item: #200 of 256 id: B04157 author: Houghton, Thomas, Gent. title: The loyal and true hearted subjects good will to King and Common-wealth. For all the merchants that with lead doth trade, and minors, I these verses here have made, for their sweet pleasure mirth, and great delight, I took the pains these verses to indite, but my good will to King and country here to all true subjects plainly shall appear. To the tune of, The Dukes wish, or Ile ask no more. date: None words: 1441 flesch: 71 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B04157) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183645) keywords: english; tcp; text cache: B04157.xml plain text: B04157.txt item: #201 of 256 id: B04274 author: Lanfiere, Thomas. title: A discription of plain-dealing, time, and death, which all men ought to mind whilst they do live on earth. Abuse not plain-dealing, but keep your conscience clear, spend well your time also, then death you need not fear. Plain-dealing is grown out of date because he is poor, many him hate: conscience likewise is laid aside, 'cause he base actions can't abide. To the tune of, A letter for a Christian family. / Written by Thomas Lanfire. date: None words: 1936 flesch: 78 summary: Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 181823) Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books; Tract supplement ; A2:3[73]) Plain-dealing is grown out of Date Because he is poor , many him hate : Conscience likewise is laid aside , ' Cause he base Actions can't abide . keywords: conscience; dealing; tcp; text; time cache: B04274.xml plain text: B04274.txt item: #202 of 256 id: B04275 author: Lanfiere, Thomas. title: The good fellovvs consideration. Or The bad husbands amendment. Here in this ballad you may see, what 'tis a bad husband to be, for drunkenness most commonly brings many unto poverty. And when a man is mean and bare, friends will be scarce both far and near, then in your youth keep money in store, lest in old age you do grow poor. To the tune of, Hey boys up go we, &c. / Lately written by Thomas Lanfiere, of Watchat town in Sommerset shire. date: 1685.0 words: 1825 flesch: 76 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). And when a man is mean and bare, friends will be scarce both far and near, then in your youth keep money in store, lest in old age you do grow poor. keywords: money; store; tcp; text cache: B04275.xml plain text: B04275.txt item: #203 of 256 id: B04277 author: Lanfiere, Thomas. title: The good fellows frolick, or, Kent street clubb. Good people all come mind my merry tale, and you shall hear the vertue of good ale, whose charming power some mens humors (hitts, it robs them of their money & their witts: for he in time will surely money lack that minds his belly better than his back. Tune of, Hey boys up go we, Seamans mournful bride, or The fair one let me in. date: 1682.0 words: 1604 flesch: 76 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: ale; english; money; tcp; text cache: B04277.xml plain text: B04277.txt item: #204 of 256 id: B04278 author: Lanfiere, Thomas. title: The good-fellow's resolution: or, The bad husbands return from his folly, being a caveat for all spend-thrifts to beware of the main chance. Here in this ballad you may see, the vain-ness of bad husbandry: good advice here is to be found, the which may save you many a pound. To the tune of, The plow-mans honour made known. / By T. Lanfiere. Drink t'other bowl, I'le follow thee. date: None words: 1898 flesch: 78 summary: (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B04278) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183366) Here in this ballad you may see, the vain-ness of bad husbandry: good advice here is to be found, the which may save you many a pound. keywords: english; money; tcp; text cache: B04278.xml plain text: B04278.txt item: #205 of 256 id: B04279 author: Lanfiere, Thomas. title: A looking-glass for a bad husband: or, A caveat for a spend-thrift. You that are guilty of that sinful crime of drunkenness, strive for to leave it off in time: lay up your money, do not it vainly spend; for in your greatest need, it will be your best friend. Endeavour in your youth, left in old age you want; for when the poverty doth come, friends will be scant. To the tune of, The poor man's comfort: or, Digby. / By T.L. date: None words: 1809 flesch: 80 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 181906) keywords: money; spend; tcp; text; time cache: B04279.xml plain text: B04279.txt item: #206 of 256 id: B04280 author: Lanfiere, Thomas. title: The Taunton maids delight, or, Hey for the honest woosted-comber. In Taunton town a maid doth dwell, who loves a woosted-comber very well, in the praise of him she doth declare, no other tradesman can with him compare. All sweethe [sic] arts that doth come she does refuse, only a woosted-comber she doth chuse, to him she wisheth good prosperity, for 'tis a comber must her husband be. The tune is, I have a good old mother at home, &c. / T.L. date: None words: 1920 flesch: 73 summary: (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B04280) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 182017) All sweethe [sic] arts that doth come she does refuse, only a woosted-comber she doth chuse, to him she wisheth good prosperity, for 'tis a comber must her husband be. keywords: comber; doth; love; tcp cache: B04280.xml plain text: B04280.txt item: #207 of 256 id: B04282 author: Lanfiere, Thomas. title: A warning-piece for all wicked livers: or, A cavat [sic] for all people to remember their latter end. Being very good instructions for old and young, rich and poor, to amend their lives, and repent before it be too late. To the tune of, The rich merchant man. date: None words: 1687 flesch: 71 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B04282) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183593) keywords: english; tcp; text; thou cache: B04282.xml plain text: B04282.txt item: #208 of 256 id: B04307 author: Tom of Lincoln. title: The lavvyers plea, in the behalf of young Tom of Lincoln. Being an answer to a late scandalous ballad, entituled, Merry news from Lincolns-Inn. Adrest to the author of the said ballad, by Tom of Lincoln. To the tune of, Help lords and commons, &c. date: 1665.0 words: 1700 flesch: 71 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 182780) Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books; Tract supplement ; A4:2[112]) keywords: lincoln; tcp; text; tom cache: B04307.xml plain text: B04307.txt item: #209 of 256 id: B04310 author: Lee, Nathaniel, 1653?-1692. title: The true lovers tragedy: being an incomparable ballad of a gentleman and his lady, that both killed themselves for love, under the disguised names of Philander and Phillis, Phillis Philanders scattered garments finds, and thinks him slain, for which with fate she joyns, and with her fatal poiard striketh deep, as life no longer can it's station keep, the crimson streams so fast flowd from her veins, yet dying, of her loves dear loss complains: no sooner death had closed up her starry eyes, but her return'd Philander her espyes; and finding that for him she lost her breath, he kills himself, and crowns his love with death. To the tune of, Ah cruel bloody fate. date: None words: 1619 flesch: 72 summary: The true lovers tragedy: being an incomparable ballad of a gentleman and his lady, that both killed themselves for love, under the disguised names of Philander and Phillis, Phillis Philanders scattered garments finds, and thinks him slain, for which with fate she joyns, and with her fatal poiard striketh deep, as life no longer can it's station keep, the crimson streams so fast flowd from her veins, yet dying, of her loves dear loss complains: no sooner death had closed up her starry eyes, but The true lovers tragedy: being an incomparable ballad of a gentleman and his lady, that both killed themselves for love, under the disguised names of Philander and Phillis, Phillis Philanders scattered garments finds, and thinks him slain, for which with fate she joyns, and with her fatal poiard striketh deep, as life no longer can it's station keep, the crimson streams so fast flowd from her veins, yet dying, of her loves dear loss complains: no sooner death had closed up her starry eyes, but keywords: fate; philander; phillis; tcp; text cache: B04310.xml plain text: B04310.txt item: #210 of 256 id: B04360 author: Miles, Abraham. title: The dub'd knight of the Forked order. Or, The old wanton lady as I will recite, and Sen John the serving-man her hearts delight, their doings and actions, if you will attend, in meeter, they are by a poet pen'd. The subitlity of women either old or young, and what cunning excuses they have with their tongue. That will play with their husbands and laugh them to scorn, stroke up there brows, and there place a horn. The tune is, I am fallen away. date: None words: 1747 flesch: 77 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183307) keywords: english; lady; tcp; text cache: B04360.xml plain text: B04360.txt item: #211 of 256 id: B04476 author: Martin, Joseph, ballad writer. title: The huntsmans delight, or, The forresters pleasure. [...] Tune of, Amongst the leaves so green. / By J.M. date: 1693.0 words: 1494 flesch: 77 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B04476) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183377) keywords: derry; leaves; tcp cache: B04476.xml plain text: B04476.txt item: #212 of 256 id: B04477 author: Martin, Joseph, fl. 1685-1700. title: The seamans folly in marrying one so quickly; and for which he has cause to repent at leisure. Tune of, Cloris awake. / Written by Joseph Martin. date: None words: 1328 flesch: 71 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B04477.xml plain text: B04477.txt item: #213 of 256 id: B04663 author: T. P. title: Hickledy-pickledy: or, The Yorkshire curates complaint. To the tune of Alas, poor scholar, &c. date: 1665.0 words: 1335 flesch: 66 summary: (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B04663) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 182767) Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: books; eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B04663.xml plain text: B04663.txt item: #214 of 256 id: B04714 author: Playford, John, 1623-1686? title: Love in the blossome: or, Fancy in the bud. Containing a pretty, pleasant and delightful courtship, betwixt two very young (but truly amorous) lovers, being persons of very eminent quality, (at their first entrance into Cupid's school.) To the tune of, Amarillis told her swain. / J.P. date: 1670.0 words: 1467 flesch: 70 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B04714) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183459) keywords: english; love; tcp; text cache: B04714.xml plain text: B04714.txt item: #215 of 256 id: B04782 author: Pope, Walter, d. 1714. title: The Catholick ballad: or, An invitation to popery, upon considerable grounds and reasons. To the tune of, Eighty eight. date: 1689.0 words: 1996 flesch: 75 summary: If our Doctors may be believ●d , That whoever fits there , needs never more fear , The danger of being deceived . Should I tell you of all it would move a Stone-wall , But I spare you a ●●●t●e for pity , That each one may prepare , and 〈◊〉 up his 〈◊〉 For the Second P●r●● of my Ditty . keywords: books; eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B04782.xml plain text: B04782.txt item: #216 of 256 id: B04784 author: Pope, Walter, d. 1714. title: The forc'd marriage. Or, vnfortunate Celia. When old fools do a wooing go to those who are young-girls, they court their cruel foes, the old man sees he can't prevail with tongue, but finds t[h]at young ones, love to sport with young: he to the virgins parents makes redress, and doth the n[u]mber of his bags express; which takes away her fathers heart by stealth, he weds her not to him, but to his wealth. VVhich being done, she loaths his weak embraces, and throws herself on ruinous disgraces. Tune, Since Celia's my foe. date: None words: 1655 flesch: 77 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B04784) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183339) keywords: celia; eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B04784.xml plain text: B04784.txt item: #217 of 256 id: B04811 author: L. P. (Laurence Price), fl. 1625-1680? title: The countrey peoples felicity. Or, A brief description of pleasure. Shewing the ready way of sweet content ... To a dainty new tune, called The hay-makers mask. date: None words: 1080 flesch: 84 summary: This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription B04811 of text R182058 in the English Short Title Catalog (Wing P3355C). Shewing the ready way of sweet content, by them that ply their work with L. P 1641 701 1 0 0 0 0 0 14 C The rate of 14 defects per 10,000 words puts this text in the C category of texts with between 10 and 35 defects per 10,000 words. keywords: hay; jug; making; text cache: B04811.xml plain text: B04811.txt item: #218 of 256 id: B04813 author: L. P. (Laurence Price), fl. 1625-1680? title: Flora's farewel: or, The shepherds love passion song. Wherein he doth greatly complain because his love was spent in vain; To a delicate tune; or, A thousand times my love commend. date: 1695.0 words: 1610 flesch: 74 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183340) Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books; Tract supplement ; A5:2[131]) keywords: flora; love; tcp; text; thou cache: B04813.xml plain text: B04813.txt item: #219 of 256 id: B04814 author: L. P. (Laurence Price), fl. 1625-1680? title: Give me the willow-garland, or, The maidens former fear, and latter comfort. At first she for a husband made great moan, but at the last she found a loving one. To a dainty new tune, called, Give me the willow-garland. date: None words: 1749 flesch: 75 summary: (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B04814) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 181868) Do them that holds me in d●sdain : Take pitty , quoth she , some gentle body , Give me the Willow-Garland , for none will have me . keywords: garland; tcp; text; willow cache: B04814.xml plain text: B04814.txt item: #220 of 256 id: B04815 author: L. P. (Laurence Price), fl. 1625-1680? title: Good ale for my money. The good-fellowes resolution of strong ale, that cures his nose from looking pale. To the tune of, The countrey lasse. date: 1645.0 words: 1365 flesch: 79 summary: Good ale for my money. The good-fellowes resolution of strong ale, that cures his nose from looking pale. keywords: ale; drinke; text cache: B04815.xml plain text: B04815.txt item: #221 of 256 id: B04817 author: L. P. (Laurence Price), fl. 1625-1680? title: The honour of Bristol. Shewing how the angel Gabriel of Bristol, fought with three ships, who boarded us many times, wherein we cleared our decks, and killed five hundred of their men, and wounded many more, and made them flye into Cales, where we lost but three men, to the honour of the angel Gabriel of Bristol. To the tune of, Our noble King in his progress. date: None words: 1675 flesch: 70 summary: (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B04817) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183375) Shewing how the angel Gabriel of Bristol, fought with three ships, who boarded us many times, wherein we cleared our decks, and killed five hundred of their men, and wounded many more, and made them flye into Cales, where we lost but three men, to the honour of the angel Gabriel of Bristol. keywords: angel; angel gabriel; bristol; gabriel cache: B04817.xml plain text: B04817.txt item: #222 of 256 id: B04818 author: L. P. (Laurence Price), fl. 1625-1680? title: Loves fierce desire, and hopes of recovery. Or, A true and brief description of two resolved lovers; whose excellent wits, sutable minds, and faithful hearts one to another, shall heedfully be spoken of in this following new made paper of verses. To a delightful new tune, or, Fair angel of England. date: None words: 1593 flesch: 73 summary: (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B04818) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 181916) Or, A true and brief description of two resolved lovers; whose excellent wits, sutable minds, and faithful hearts one to another, shall heedfully be spoken of in this following new made paper of verses. keywords: eebo; english; new; tcp; text cache: B04818.xml plain text: B04818.txt item: #223 of 256 id: B04821 author: L. P. (Laurence Price), fl. 1625-1680? title: The merry mans resolution or, His last farewell to his former acquaintance, declaring how hee rambled up and down, through all the suburbs of fair London town, where pretty wenches hee did plenty find, but some of them agreed not with his mind, till at the last by chance hee found out one, which pleas'd him best, so left the rest alone, to her hee then cling'd close as I heard tell, made her his mate and bid the rest farewell. To a gallant new tune, called the Highlanders new rant. date: 1650.0 words: 1289 flesch: 80 summary: Farewell to Long Acre , that stands neer to the Mews And farewell unto Drury-Lane where pretty wenches use , And farewell unto Sodom and all her painted Drabs , And farewell unto Bloomsbury and all their vapouring scabs And come love , Stay Love , go not from me , NOw farewell to Saint Gileses that standeth in the fields And farewell to Turnbull-street for that no comfort yeilds , Farewell unto the Grey-hound , and farewell the Bell , And farewell my land-lady , whom I do love so well With a come Love , Stay Love , go not from mee , For all the world I le forsake for thee . keywords: farewell; hee; love cache: B04821.xml plain text: B04821.txt item: #224 of 256 id: B04822 author: L. P. (Laurence Price), fl. 1625-1680? title: The sea-mans compass or A dainty new ditty composed and pend the deeds of brave sea-men to praise and commend, 'twas made by a maid that to Gravesend did pass, now mark, and you quickly shall hear how it was. To the tune of, The tyrant hath stoln. date: 1650.0 words: 1251 flesch: 77 summary: This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription B04822 of text R182076 in the English Short Title Catalog (Wing P3382D). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 174565) keywords: man; men; sea; text cache: B04822.xml plain text: B04822.txt item: #225 of 256 id: B04824 author: L. P. (Laurence Price), fl. 1625-1680? title: The true-lovers holidaies: or, The wooing, winning, and wedding of a fair damosel; performed by a lusty souldier, being one of the auxiliaries. The souldier woo'd the maid with words most kind, she answered him according to his mind. To the tune of, No body else shall plunder but I. date: None words: 1885 flesch: 68 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B04824) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183574) keywords: english; souldier; tcp; text; thee; thou cache: B04824.xml plain text: B04824.txt item: #226 of 256 id: B04828 author: L. P. (Laurence Price), fl. 1625-1680? title: Win at first, lose at last: or, A new game at cards: Wherein the King recovered his crown, and traitors lost their heads. To the tune of; Ye gallants take delight to play. date: 1680.0 words: 1670 flesch: 72 summary: Win at first, lose at last: or, A new game at cards: Wherein the King recovered his crown, and traitors lost their heads. Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books; Tract supplement ; A5:2[407]) Win at first, lose at last: or, A new game at cards: Wherein the King recovered his crown, and traitors lost their heads. keywords: cards; king; tcp; text cache: B04828.xml plain text: B04828.txt item: #227 of 256 id: B04895 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: An excellent medley, which you may admire at (without offence) for every line speaks a contrary sense. The tune is, Tarletons medley. date: None words: 1794 flesch: 76 summary: Our women cut their hair like men , The Cock's o're-mastered by the Hen , There 's hardly one good friend in ten , turn there on the right hand : (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B04895) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183495) Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books; Tract supplement ; A2:3[94]; A5:2[286]) keywords: eebo; english; man; medley; men; tcp; text cache: B04895.xml plain text: B04895.txt item: #228 of 256 id: B04897 author: Parker, Martin, fl. 1674 title: The lovers joy and grief, or, A young mans relation, in pittiful fashion. Being from his love hindred, by locks, bolts, and kindred. To the tune of Young men and maids. date: None words: 1663 flesch: 74 summary: Being from his love hindred, by locks, bolts, and kindred. Being from his love hindred, by locks, bolts, and kindred. keywords: english; locks; tcp; text cache: B04897.xml plain text: B04897.txt item: #229 of 256 id: B04898 author: J. P. title: Neptunes raging fury, or, The gallant sea-mens sufferings. Being a relation of their perils and dangers, and of the extraordinary hazards they undergo in their noble adventures. Together with their undaunted valor, and rare constancy, in all their extremities. And the manner of their rejoycing on shore at their return home. To the tune of, When the stormy windes doe blow. / By J.P. date: None words: 1242 flesch: 80 summary: This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription B04898 of text R181454 in the English Short Title Catalog (Wing P441F). This keyboarded and encoded edition of the work described above is co-owned by the institutions providing financial support to the Early English Books Online Text Creation Partnership. keywords: blow; english; text; windes cache: B04898.xml plain text: B04898.txt item: #230 of 256 id: B04899 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: [N]eptune's raging fury: or, The gallant seaman's sufferings. Being a relation of their perils and dangers, and of the extraordinary hazards they undergo in their noble adventures. Together with their undaunted valour and rare constancy in all their extremities: and the manner of their rejoycing on shore, at their return home. Tune of, When the stormy winds do blow, &c. date: 1695.0 words: 1674 flesch: 69 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B04899) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183631) keywords: eebo; english; story; tcp; text cache: B04899.xml plain text: B04899.txt item: #231 of 256 id: B04901 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: The popes pedigree: or, The twineing of a wheelband, shewing the rise and first pedigrees of mortals inhabiting beneath the moon. Being a most pleasant and new song. It is a well twined wheelband, the like whereof you never heard, but now shall plainly understand the twineing of the wheelband. To a pleasant new tune, or, London is a brave town. date: None words: 1529 flesch: 68 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B04901) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183409) keywords: tcp; text; twineing; wheelband cache: B04901.xml plain text: B04901.txt item: #232 of 256 id: B04902 author: M. P. (Martin Parker), d. 1656? title: A warning for all lewd livers: by the example of a disobedient child, who rioutously wasted and consumed his father and mother's goods, and also his own, amongst vile strumpet[s], and other lewd livers, and died most miserably on a dunghil. To the tune of, Sir Andrew Barton, &c. date: 1695.0 words: 1843 flesch: 72 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B04902) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 182054) keywords: eebo; english; mother; tcp; text cache: B04902.xml plain text: B04902.txt item: #233 of 256 id: B04903 author: J. P. title: The coy shepherdess or, Phillis and Amintas. Fair Phillis in a wanton posture lyes not thinking to be seen by mortall eyes till accidentally Amintas came, and see her lie, which made her blush for shame he cast himself down by her on the hay and won her love, before he went away. Tune of, Phillis on the new made hay, or, Amarillis. J.P. date: None words: 1524 flesch: 72 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: amintas; hay; phillis; tcp; text cache: B04903.xml plain text: B04903.txt item: #234 of 256 id: B04904 author: J. P. title: Cupids courtesie: or, The young gallant foild at his own weapon. He scorned Cupid and his dart, until he felt a wounded heart. To a pleasant northern tune. / by J. P. date: 1650.0 words: 999 flesch: 82 summary: This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription B04904 of text R232967 in the English Short Title Catalog (Wing P48A). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B04904) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 174528) keywords: heart; text; thou cache: B04904.xml plain text: B04904.txt item: #235 of 256 id: B04911 author: J. P. title: Loves paradice. Shewing the admirable felicity that true-lovers enjoy in the chaste imbraces of their dearest loves, as this following example doth declare. To the tune of Frances Phoenix. / by J. P. date: 1663.0 words: 1635 flesch: 72 summary: Then Lovers all take my advice , and hasten to Loves Paradice . Their chaste embraces are so swéet , and all their actions innocent When ever their swéet lips do meet a Message to the heart is sent , To stir affection chaste and pure , which shall perpetually endure , Then Lovers all take my advice , and hasten to Loves Paradice . keywords: advice; loves; paradice; tcp; text cache: B04911.xml plain text: B04911.txt item: #236 of 256 id: B05016 author: Robins, Thomas, fl. 1672-1685. title: The lovers battle, being a sore combat fought between Mars and Venus, at a place called Cunney Castle, under Belly-hill. Bold Mars like to a warrier stout great brags did make in field but Venus she gave him the rout. [sic] and forc't him for to yeild [sic], then Mars drew out his rapier strong thinking to win the day but Venus charg'd him so sore he was glad he got away. The tune is, The chorals delight. date: 1676.0 words: 1723 flesch: 75 summary: Bold Mars like to a warrier stout great brags did make in field but Venus she gave him the rout. Bold Mars like to a warrier stout great brags did make in field but Venus she gave him the rout. keywords: castle; mars; tcp; text; venus cache: B05016.xml plain text: B05016.txt item: #237 of 256 id: B05019 author: Robins, Thomas, fl. 1672-1685. title: The merry hoastess: or, A pretty new ditty, compos'd by an hoastess that lives in the city: to wrong such an hoastess it were a great pitty, by reason she caused this pretty new ditty. To the tune of, Buff coat has no fellow. date: 1660.0 words: 1298 flesch: 85 summary: Here 's a Health to all brave English men that loves this cup of Ale ; Let every man fill up his Can , and sée that none do fail , 'T is very good to nourish the blood , and make you sing with me , My Ale was tunn'd when I was young , and a little above my knee . The Brewer , Baker , and Butcher , as well as all the rest , Both night and day will watch where they may finde Ale of the best : And the Gentle Craft will come full oft to drink a cup with me . keywords: ale; hoastess; knee cache: B05019.xml plain text: B05019.txt item: #238 of 256 id: B05020 author: Robins, Thomas, fl. 1672-1685. title: The scornful maid, and the constant young-man. With mocks and taunts she doth him jear, as in this ditty you may hear; yet no denyal he would have, but still her favour he did crave: yet at the last she granted love, and vowed she would constant prove; yet in this ditty you may find, it is money that doth a bargain bind. Tune of, Times changling I will never be: or, Sawny, or, A fig for France. date: 1685.0 words: 1847 flesch: 78 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B05020) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 181998) keywords: love; tcp; text; thee; thou cache: B05020.xml plain text: B05020.txt item: #239 of 256 id: B05092 author: J. R. fl. 1665. title: The valiant hearted sea-man; declaring a late skirmish fought between our English fleet and the Dutch. Wherein the Dutch was worsted, two of the Dutch ships sunk, and two taken as lawful prize, with a very small loss on the English side. The tune is, Lusty Stukely. date: 1665.0 words: 1551 flesch: 73 summary: Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B05092) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 174569) keywords: dutch; eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B05092.xml plain text: B05092.txt item: #240 of 256 id: B05793 author: Sempill, Robert, 1595?-1665? title: The life and death of the piper of Kilbarchan, or The epitaph of Habbie Simpson date: None words: 947 flesch: 79 summary: civilwar no Life and death of the piper of Kilbarchan or, The epitaph of Habbie Simpson, He made his cheeks as red as crimson, Who on his dron bore bonn Sempill, Robert 1650 552 6 0 0 0 0 0 109 F The rate of 109 defects per 10,000 words puts this text in the F category of texts with 100 or more defects per 10,000 words. The life and death of the piper of Kilbarchan, or The epitaph of Habbie Simpson Sempill, Robert, 1595?-1665? 1 sheet ([1] p.) s.n., keywords: habbie; life; text cache: B05793.xml plain text: B05793.txt item: #241 of 256 id: B05855 author: J. S. (John Shirley), fl. 1680-1702. title: The young mans resolution to the maidens request. A witty dialogue between a young man and a maid. Wherein she asks him when he intends to marry, and he resolves her how long he will tarry. To the tune of, Summer time. date: None words: 1580 flesch: 75 summary: The young mans resolution to the maidens request. The young mans resolution to the maidens request. keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B05855.xml plain text: B05855.txt item: #242 of 256 id: B05968 author: Stevens, Minister. title: The great assize; or, Christ's certain and sudden appearance to judgement. Being serious considerations on these four things, death, judgment, heaven, and hell. By Mr. Stevens, minister. To the tune of, Aim not too high, &c. Licensed according to order. date: 1680.0 words: 2114 flesch: 74 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 182990) Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books; Tract supplement ; A5:1[72]) keywords: death; eebo; english; god; tcp; text cache: B05968.xml plain text: B05968.txt item: #243 of 256 id: B06211 author: Taubman, Matthew, d. 1690? title: The courtiers health; or The merry boyes of the times he that loves sack, doth nothing lack, if he but loyal be, he that denyes Bacchus supplyes shows meere hypocrisie. To a new tune, Come boyes fill us a bumper, or My lodging is on the cold ground. date: None words: 1505 flesch: 73 summary: COme boyes fill us a Bumper , we 'l make the Nation Roare , She 's grown sick of a Rumper that sticks on the old score . Fill the Pottles and Gallons and bring the Hogshead in , We 'l begin with a Tallen a brimmer to the KING . keywords: boyes; tcp; text cache: B06211.xml plain text: B06211.txt item: #244 of 256 id: B06426 author: Vicars, John, 1579 or 80-1652. title: A letter for a Christian family. Directed to all true Christians to read. Which being sealed up in heart and mind, nothing but truth in it you'l find. [Both] old and young, both rich and poor, beat it in mind, keep it in store: and think upon the time to come, for time doth pass, the grass doth run, therefore whilst thou hast time and space, call to the Lord above for grace, then he will surely thee defend, and thou shalt make a happy end. To the tune of, The godly mans instruction. date: None words: 1760 flesch: 74 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B06426) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183403) keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text; time cache: B06426.xml plain text: B06426.txt item: #245 of 256 id: B06546 author: Wade, John, fl. 1660-1680. title: A caveat for young men. Or, The bad husband turn'd thrifty. This caveat may serve both for old and yong [sic], for to remember that old age will come; if you these verses do minde and read, I hope hereafter you will take better heed: this song it was set forth and penn'd, to teach bad husbands to amend. Therefore bad husbands mend your lives. And be more kinder to your wives. To the tune of, Hey ho my honey. date: None words: 1832 flesch: 78 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B06546) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183253) keywords: english; tcp; text cache: B06546.xml plain text: B06546.txt item: #246 of 256 id: B06552 author: Wade, John, fl. 1660-1680. title: A good wife is a portion every day. Or A dialogue discovering a good wife from a bad. And happy is that man that hath such a one. The tune is, Pockingtons pound. / By J. Wade. date: None words: 1938 flesch: 76 summary: But a wife that is froward his Estate will decay But a good &c. But youngmen you 'l say how should a man kno● how to choose a good wife from a bad , In few lines I here will you show , and teach you that will make your hearts glad Chuse one that is civil , And strives to shun evil , For some are too cunning I think for the Devil , But she that means honest will keep the right w●● When a good &c. Be sure don't take a wife that will swear and lye , nor one that is given to flout or to jeer , Though she has ne'r so much means , she 'l make all fl● & spend more in a week then thou'lt get in a ye●● Nor do not take one That 's too fluent in tongue , She 'l always be tattling of that she knows none Though it be nonsence she will have her way , when a good &c. keywords: good; text; wife cache: B06552.xml plain text: B06552.txt item: #247 of 256 id: B06556 author: Wade, John, fl. 1660-1680. title: The heavy heart, and a light purse. Being the good fellows vindication to all his fellow companions ... Tune of, My lord Monks march to London, or, Now we have our freedom, &c. / This song it was composed and made by a loyal heart that is called John Wade. date: None words: 1817 flesch: 77 summary: (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B06556) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 174670) Text selection was based on the New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature (NCBEL). keywords: heart; kind; tcp; text cache: B06556.xml plain text: B06556.txt item: #248 of 256 id: B06558 author: Wade, John, fl. 1660-1680. title: The king and kingdoms joyful day of triumph. Or, The kings most excellent majesties royal and triumphant coming to London, accompanied by the ever renowned, his excellenct the Lord General Monck ... To the tune of, The Scottish lady, or, Ill tide that cruel peace that gain'd a war on me. date: 1660.0 words: 1195 flesch: 75 summary: eng Charles -- II, -- King of England, 1630-1685 -- Poetry. This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription B06558 of text R186131 in the English Short Title Catalog (Wing W168A). keywords: king; london; royal; text cache: B06558.xml plain text: B06558.txt item: #249 of 256 id: B06562 author: Wade, John, fl. 1660-1680. title: A serious discourse between two lovers. This song will teach young men to wooe, and shew young maidens what to do; nay it will learn them to be cunning too. To the tune of, When sol will cast no light, or, Deep in love. / By John Wade. date: None words: 1607 flesch: 80 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B06562) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 182003) keywords: love; tcp; thee; thou cache: B06562.xml plain text: B06562.txt item: #250 of 256 id: B06563 author: Wade, John, fl. 1660-1680. title: A song in praise of the leather bottel ... To the tune of, The bottle-maker's delight, &c. date: 1700.0 words: 1817 flesch: 73 summary: B06563) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 179222) For when a Lord he doth them send To be filled with Wine as he doth intend ; The Man with the flaggon doth run away , Because it is Silver most Gallant and gay ; O then the Lord begins to ban , And swears he hath lost both flaggon and Man ; There is never a Lord Serving man or Groom , But with his Leather-Bottle may come , Then I wish , &c. A Leather-Bottle we know is good , For better than Glasses or Cans of Wood , For when a Man is at work in the field Your Glasses and pots no Comfort will yield , Then a good Leather Bottle standing him by , He may drink always when he is a Dry : It will revive the Spirits [ and Comfort the brain Wherefore let none this Bottle refrain : keywords: bottle; doth; leather; tcp cache: B06563.xml plain text: B06563.txt item: #251 of 256 id: B06564 author: Wade, John, fl. 1660-1680. title: The subtile damosel: or, Good counsel for maids. Wherein she shews to every maiden fair, to take heed of false young men wherever they are: for Frummety Dick doth love well the kettle, and porrige pot Will is a man of great mettle. To the tune of, The new made gentlewoman, date: 1681.0 words: 1593 flesch: 73 summary: Wherein she shews to every maiden fair, to take heed of false young men wherever they are: for Frummety Dick doth love well the kettle, and porrige pot Will is a man of great mettle. Wherein she shews to every maiden fair, to take heed of false young men wherever they are: for Frummety Dick doth love well the kettle, and porrige pot Will is a man of great mettle. keywords: eebo; english; men; tcp; text cache: B06564.xml plain text: B06564.txt item: #252 of 256 id: B06565 author: Wade, John, fl. 1660-1680. title: 'Tis money makes a man: or, The good-fellows folly. Here in this song good fellow that mayst find, how money makes a man, if thou'rt not blind? Therefore return e're that it be too late, and don't on strumpets spend thy whole estate, for when all is gone, no better thou wilt be: but laught to scorn in all thy poverty. To a pleasant new tune: Bonny black Bess: or, Digby. / By J. Wade. date: None words: 2034 flesch: 76 summary: Here in this song good fellow that mayst find, how money makes a man, if thou'rt not blind? Here in this song good fellow that mayst find, how money makes a man, if thou'rt not blind? keywords: good; man; money; tcp; text; thou cache: B06565.xml plain text: B06565.txt item: #253 of 256 id: B06569 author: L. W. title: The nevv made gentlevvoman or, The dishonest lady. Writen as true as she did relate how money made her every rascal's mate likewise she says she's gather'd riches store. By only playing of the private whore. And now in the country she's gone, and left me bebind [sic] to sing this song. To a new tune, or, The flatteries of fate. date: None words: 1625 flesch: 75 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). (EEBO-TCP ; phase 1, no. B06569) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 183506) keywords: country; eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B06569.xml plain text: B06569.txt item: #254 of 256 id: B06716 author: I. W. title: Englands honour, and Londons glory. With the manner of proclaiming Charles the second king of England, this eight of May 1660. by the honourable the two houses of Parliament, Lord Generall Monk, the lord mayor, alderman, and common councell of the city. The tune is, Vi vel a roy [sic]. date: 1660.0 words: 1491 flesch: 75 summary: This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription B06716 of text R186089 in the English Short Title Catalog (Wing W41A). by the honou W., I 1660 1092 2 0 0 0 0 0 18 C The rate of 18 defects per 10,000 words puts this text in the C category of texts with between 10 and 35 defects per 10,000 words. keywords: city; joy; king; parliament; text cache: B06716.xml plain text: B06716.txt item: #255 of 256 id: B06749 author: L. W. title: All things be dear but poor mens labour; or, the sad complaint of poor people. Being a true relation of the dearness of all kinds of food, to the great grief and sorrow of many thousands in this nation. Likewise, the uncharitableness of rich men to the poor. This song was begun at Worcester, the middle at Shrewsbury, the end at Coventry. / By L. W. To the tune of, Hold buckle and thong together. date: 1680.0 words: 1728 flesch: 76 summary: All things be dear but poor mens labour; or, the sad complaint of poor people. All things be dear but poor mens labour; or, the sad complaint of poor people. keywords: men; poor; tcp; text; things cache: B06749.xml plain text: B06749.txt item: #256 of 256 id: B06774 author: R. P. title: The youngmans careless wooing; and the witty maids replication; all done out of old English proverbs. : to the tune of, Mars and Venus. / This may be printed. R.P. date: 1680.0 words: 1515 flesch: 74 summary: Copies of the texts have been issued variously as SGML (TCP schema; ASCII text with mnemonic sdata character entities); displayable XML (TCP schema; characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or text strings within braces); or lossless XML (TEI P5, characters represented either as UTF-8 Unicode or TEI g elements). Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 174257) keywords: eebo; english; tcp; text cache: B06774.xml plain text: B06774.txt