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Contents： WhenTheKingEnjoysHisOwnAgainWhenTheKingComesHomeInPeaceAgainILoveMyKingAndCountryWellTheCommonersTheRoyalistTheNewCourtierUponTheCavaliersDepartingOutOfLondonAMadWorld，MyMastersTheManO\'TheMoonTheTub-PreacherTheNewLitanyTheOldProtestant\'sLitanyViveLeRoyTheCavalierACaveatToTheRoundheadsHey，Then，UpGoWeTheCleanContraryWay，Or，ColonelVenne\'sEncouragementToHisSoldiersTheCameronianCatTheRoyalFeastUponHisMajesty\'sComingToHolmbyIThankYouTwiceTheCitiesLoyaltieToTheKingTheLawyers\'LamentationForTheLossOfCharing-CrossTheDownfalOfCharing-CrossTheLongParliamentThePuritanTheRoundheadPrattleYourPleasureUnderTheRoseTheDominionOfTheSwordTheState\'sNewCoinTheAnarchie，OrTheBlestReformationSince1640 ACoffinForKingCharles，ACrownForCromwell，AndAPitForThePeopleAShortLitanyForTheYear1649 TheSaleOfRebellion\'sHouse-HoldStuffTheCavalier\'sFarewellToHisMistress，BeingCalledToTheWarrsTheLastNewsFromFranceSongToTheFigureTwoTheReformationUponTheGeneralPardonPassedByTheRumpAnOldSongOnOliver\'sCourtTheParliamentRouted，OrHere\'sAHouseToBeLetAChristmasSongWhenTheRumpWasFirstDissolvedAFreeParliamentLitanyTheMockSongAsCloseAsAGooseThePrisonersTheProtectingBrewerTheArraignmentOfTheDevilForStealingAwayPresidentBradshawANewBalladToAnOldTune，-TomOfBedlamSaintGeorgeAndTheDragon，AngliceMercuriusPoeticusTheSecondPartOfStGeorgeForEnglandANew-Year\'sGiftForTheRumpAProperNewBalladOnTheOldParliament；Or，TheSecondPartOfKnaveOutOfDoorsTheTaleOfTheCobblerAndTheVicarOfBrayTheGenevaBalladTheDevil\'sProgressOnEarth，OrHuggleDuggleABottleDefinitionOfThatFallenAngel，CalledAWhigTheDespondingWhigPhanatickZeal，OrALooking-glassForTheWhigsANewGameAtCards：Or，WinAtFirstAndLoseAtLastTheCavaleersLitanyTheCavalier\'sComplaintAnEchoToTheCavalier\'sComplaintARelationTheGloryOfTheseNationsTheNobleProgressOnTheKing\'sReturnTheBraveBarbaryACatchTheTurn-CoatTheClaretDrinker\'sSongTheLoyalSubjects\'HeartyWishesToKingCharlesII。 KingCharlesTheSecond\'sRestoration，29thMay。 TheJubilee，OrTheCoronationDayTheKingEnjoysHisOwnAgainACountrySong，IntituledTheRestorationHere\'sAHealthUntoHisMajestyTheWhigsDrownedInAnHonestToryHealthTheCavalierTheLamentationOfABadMarket，OrTheDisbandedSouldierTheCourtier\'sHealth；Or，TheMerryBoysOfTheTimesTheLoyalTories\'Delight；OrAPillForFanaticksTheRoyalAdmiralTheUnfortunateWhigsTheDownfallOfTheGoodOldCauseOldJemmyTheCloak\'sKnaveryTheTime-Server，OrAMedleyTheSoldier\'sDelightTheLoyalSoldierThePolititianANewDrollTheRoyalistTheRoyalist\'sResolveLoyaltyTurnedUpTrump，OrTheDangerOverTheLoyalist\'sEncouragementTheTrouperOnTheTimes，OrTheGoodSubject\'sWishTheJovialists\'CoronationTheLoyalPrisonerCanary\'sCoronationTheMournfulSubjects\"MementoMori\" AccessionOfJamesII OnTheMostHighAndMightyMonarchKingJamesInASummer\'sDayINTRODUCTION。 TheCavalierBalladsofEngland，liketheJacobiteBalladsofEnglandandScotlandatalaterperiod，areminesofwealthforthestudentofthehistoryandsocialmannersofourancestors。TherudebutoftenbeautifulpoliticallyricsoftheearlydaysoftheStuartswerefarmoreinterestingandimportanttothepeoplewhoheardorrepeatedthem，thananysimilarcompositionscanbeinourtime。Whentheprintingpresswasthemerevehicleofpolemicsfortheeducatedminority，andwhenthedailyjournalwasneitheraluxuryofthepoor，anecessityoftherich，noranappreciablepowerintheformationandguidanceofpublicopinion，thesongandtheballadappealedtothepassion，ifnottotheintellectofthemasses，andinstructedtheminalltheleadingeventsofthetime。 Inourdaythepeopleneednoinformationofthekind，fortheyprocureitfromthemorereadilyavailableandmorecopiousifnotmorereliable，sourceofthedailyandweeklypress。Thesongandballadhaveceasedtodealwithpublicaffairs。Nonewonesofthekindaremadeexceptasmiserableparodiesandburlesquesthatmayamusesobercostermongersandhalf-drunkenmenabouttown，whofrequentmusicsaloonsatmidnight，butwhichareoffensivetoeveryoneelse。Suchgenuineoldballadsasremaininthepopularmemoryareeitherfastdyingout，orrelateexclusivelytothenever-to-be-supersededtopicsoflove，war，andwine。Thepeopleofourdayhavelittleheartorappreciationforsong，exceptinScotlandandIreland。EnglandandAmericaaretooprosaicandtoobusy，andthemasses，notwithstandingalltheirsupposedadvantagesineducation，aremuchtoovulgartodelightineithersongorballadthatrisestothedignityofpoetry。Theyappreciatethebuffooneriesofthe\"NegroMinstrelsy，\"andtheinanitiesandthevapiditiesofsentimentallovesongs，buttheeleganceofsuchwritersasThomasMoore，andtheforceofsuchvigorousthinkersandtenderlyristsasRobertBurns，areabovetheirsphere，andarelefttoscholarsintheirclosetsandladiesintheirdrawing- rooms。ThecasewasdifferentamongourancestorsinthememorableperiodofthestruggleforlibertythatcommencedinthereignofCharlesI。ThePuritanshadthepulpitontheirside，andfounditapowerfulinstrument。TheCavaliershadthesongwritersontheirs，andfoundthemequallyeffective。Andthesongandballadwritersofthatdaywerenotalwaysilliterateversifiers。Someofthemwerethechoicestwitsandmostaccomplishedgentlemenofthenation。Astheycouldnotreachtheearsoftheircountrymenbytheprintedbook，thepamphlet，orthenewspaper，normountthepulpitanddisputewithPuritanismonitsowngroundandinitsownprecincts，theyfoundthesong，theballad，andtheepigrammoreavailableamongamusicalandsong-lovingpeoplesuchastheEnglishthenwere，andtrustedtothesetokeepupthespiritofloyaltyintheevildaysoftheroyalcause，toteachcourageinadversity，andcheerfulnessinallcircumstances，andtoridiculethehypocriteswhomtheycouldnotshame，andthetyrantswhomtheycouldnotoverthrow。ThoughmanythousandsofthesehavebeenpreservedintheKing\'sPamphletsintheBritishMuseum，andinothercollectionswhichhavebeenfreelyransackedforthematerialsofthefollowingpages，asmanythousandsmorehaveundoubtedlyperished。Originallyprintedasbroadsides，andsoldforahalfpennyatcountryfairs，itusedtobethefashionofthepeasantrytopastethemupincupboards，oronthebacksofdoors，andfarmers\'wives，aswellasservantgirlsandfarmlabourers，whowereabletoread，wouldoftenpastethemonthelidsoftheirtrunks，asthebestmeansofpreservingthem。Thisisonereasonwhysomanyofthemhavebeenlostwithoutrecovery。ToSirW。C。 Trevelyanliteratureisindebtedfortherestorationofafewofthesewaifsandstrays，whichhefoundpastedinanoldtrunkofthedaysofCromwell，andwhichhecarefullydetachedandpresentedtotheBritishMuseum。Butasufficientnumberoftheseflyingleavesofsatire，sentiment，andloyaltyhavereachedourtime，tothrowacuriousandinstructivelightuponthefeelingsofthemenwhoresistedtheprogressoftheEnglishRevolution；andwhomadeloyaltytothepersonofthemonarch，evenwhenthemonarchwaswrong，thefirstofthecivicvirtues。Inthesuperabundanceofthematerialsatcommand，aswillbeseenfromtheappendedlistofbooksandMSS。whichhavebeenconsultedanddrawnupontoformthiscollection，thedifficultywastokeepwithinbounds，andtoselectonlysuchspecimensasmeritedaplaceinavolumenecessarilylimited，bytheircelebrity，theirwit，theirbeauty，theirhistoricalinterest，orthelighttheymighthappentothrowontheobscurebiographyofthemostremarkableactorsinthesceneswhichtheydescribe。Itwouldbetoomuchtoclaimfortheseballadstheexaltedtitleofpoetry。Theyarenotpoeticalinthehighestsenseoftheword，andpossiblywouldnothavebeensoeffectiveforthepurposewhichtheywereintendedtoserve，iftheirwritershadbeenmorefancifulandimaginative，orlessintentuponwhattheyhadtosaythanuponthemannerofsayingit。 Butifnotextremelypoetical，theyareextremelynational，andracyofthesoil；andsomeofthemarecertaintoliveaslongasthelanguagewhichproducedthem。Fortheconvenienceofreferenceandconsultationtheyhavebeenarrangedchronologically；beginningwiththediscontentsthatinauguratedthereignofCharlesI。，andfollowingregularlytothefinal，thoughshort-lived，triumphoftheCavaliercause，intheaccessionofJamesII。Afterhisill- omenedadventtothethrone，theCavalierbecametheJacobite。InthiscollectionnoJacobitesongs，properlysocalled，areincluded，itbeingtheintentionofthepublisherstoissueacompanionvolume，oftheJacobiteBalladsofEngland，fromtheaccessionofJamesII。tothebattleofCulloden，shouldthepublicreceivethepresentvolumewithsufficientfavourtojustifytheventure。 TheEditorcannot，injusticetopreviousfellow-labourers，omittorecordhisobligationtotheinterestingvolume，withitslearnedannotations，contributedbyMrThomasWrighttothePercySociety； ortoanotherandequallyvaluablecollection，editedbyMrJ。O。 Halliwell。 December，1862。 Ballad：WhenTheKingEnjoysHisOwnAgainThisisperhapsthemostpopularofalltheCavaliersongs-afavourwhichitpartlyowestotheexcellentmelodywithwhichitisassociated。Thesong，saysMrChappell，isascertainedtobebyMartinParker，bythefollowingextractfromtheGOSSIPS\'FEAST，orMoralTales，1647。\"Bymyfaith，MartinParkernevergotafairertreat：no，notwhenheinditedthatsweetballad，WhentheKingenjoyshisownagain。\"Inthepoet\'sBlindMan\'sBough（orBuff），1641，MartinParkersays，\"WhateveryetwaspublishedbymeWasknownasMartinParker，orM。P。；\" butthissongwasprintedwithouthisnameorinitials，atatimewhenitwouldhavebeendangeroustogiveeitherhisownnameorthatofhispublisher。Ritsoncallsitthemostfamoussongofanytimeorcountry。InventedtosupportthedeclininginterestofCharlesI。，itservedafterwardswithmoresuccesstokeepupthespiritsoftheCavaliers，andpromotetherestorationofhisson； aneventwhichitwasemployedtocelebratealloverthekingdom。 AttheRevolutionof1688，itofcoursebecameanadherentoftheexiledKing，whosecauseitneverdeserted。Itdidequalservicein1715and1745。ThetuneappearstohavebeenoriginallyknownasMARRYME，MARRYME，QUOTHTHEBONNIELASS。Booker，Pond，Hammond，Rivers，Swallow，Dade，and\"TheManintheMoon，\"wereallastrologersandAlmanacmakersintheearlydaysofthecivilwar。 \"TheManintheMoon\"appearstohavebeenaloyalistinhispredictions。Hammond\'sAlmanaciscalled\"bloody\"becausethecompileralwaystookcaretonotetheanniversaryofthedeath，execution，ordownfallofaRoyalist。 WhatBOOKERdothprognosticateConcerningkings\'orkingdoms\'fate？ IthinkmyselftobeaswiseAshethatgazethontheskies； MyskillgoesbeyondthedepthofaPOND，OrRIVERSinthegreatestrain，TherebyIcantellallthingswillbewellWhentheKingenjoyshisownagain。 There\'sneitherSWALLOW，DOVE，norDADE，Cansoarmorehigh，ordeeperwade，NorshowareasonfromthestarsWhatcausethpeaceorcivilwars； TheManintheMoonmaywearouthisshoonByrunningafterCharleshiswain： Butall\'stonoend，forthetimeswillnotmendTilltheKingenjoyshisownagain。 ThoughforatimeweseeWhitehallWithcobwebshangingonthewallInsteadofsilkandsilverbrave，Whichformerlyitusedtohave，Withrichperfumeineveryroom，- Delightfultothatprincelytrain，Whichagainyoushallsee，whenthetimeitshallbe，ThattheKingenjoyshisownagain。 FullfortyyearstheroyalcrownHathbeenhisfather\'sandhisown； AndisthereanyonebutheThatinthesameshouldsharerbe？ ForwhobettermaythesceptreswayThanhethathathsuchrighttoreign？ Thenlet\'shopeforapeace，forthewarswillnotceaseTilltheKingenjoyshisownagain。 [DidWALKERnopredictionslackInHammond\'sbloodyalmanack？ Foretellingthingsthatwouldensue，Thatallprovesright，ifliesbetrue； Butwhyshouldnothethepilloryforesee，WhereinpoorTobyoncewasta\'en？ AndalsoforeknowtothegallowshemustgoWhentheKingenjoyshisownagain？]（1） TillthenuponArarat\'shillMyhopeshallcastheranchorstill，UntilIseesomepeacefuldoveBringhomethebranchIdearlylove； ThenwillIwaittillthewatersabateWhichnowdisturbmytroubledbrain，ElseneverrejoicetillIhearthevoiceThattheKingenjoyshisownagain。 Ballad：WhenTheKingComesHomeInPeaceAgainFromabroadsideintheRoxburgheCollectionofBallads。ItappearstohavebeenwrittenshortlyafterMartinParker\'soriginalballadobtainedpopularityamongtheRoyalists，andtobebyanotherhand。Itbearsneitherdatenorprinter\'sname；andhas\"GodsavetheKing，Amen，\"inlargelettersattheend。 OxfordandCambridgeshallagree，Withhonourcrown\'d，anddignity； Forlearnedmenshallthentakeplace，Andbadbesilencedwithdisgrace： They\'llknowittobebutacasualtyThathathsolongdisturb\'dtheirbrain； ForIcansurelytellthatallthingswillgowellWhentheKingcomeshomeinpeaceagain。 Churchgovernmentshallsettledbe，AndthenIhopeweshallagreeWithouttheirhelp，whosehigh-brain\'dzealHathlongdisturb\'dthecommonweal； Greedoutofdate，andcobblersthatdoprateOfwarsthatstilldisturbtheirbrain； Thewhichyouwillsee，whenthetimeitshallbeThattheKingcomeshomeinpeaceagain。 Thoughmanynowaremuchindebt，Andmanyshopsaretobelet，Agoldentimeisdrawingnear，Menshopsshalltaketoholdtheirware； Andthenallourtradeshallflourishingbemade，Towhicherelongweshallattain； ForstillIcantellallthingswillbewellWhentheKingcomeshomeinpeaceagain。 Maidensshallenjoytheirmates，Andhonestmentheirlostestates； Womenshallhavewhattheydolack，Theirhusbands，whoarecomingback。 Whenthewarshaveanend，thenIandmyfriendAllsubjects\'freedomshallobtain； BywhichIcantellallthingswillbewellWhenweenjoysweetpeaceagain。 ThoughpeoplenowwalkingreatfearAlongthecountryeverywhere，Thievesshallthentrembleatthelaw，Andjusticeshallkeeptheminawe： TheFrenchiesshallfleewiththeirtreacherie，AndthefoesoftheKingashamedremain： ThewhichyoushallseewhenthetimeitshallbeThattheKingcomeshomeinpeaceagain。 TheParliamentmustwillingbeThatalltheworldmayplainlyseeHowtheydolabourstillforpeace，Thatnowthesebloodywarsmaycease； FortheywillgladlyspendtheirlivestodefendTheKinginallhisrighttoreign： SothenIcantellallthingswillbewellWhenweenjoysweetpeaceagain。 WhenallthesethingstopassshallcomeThenfarewellMusket，Pick，andDrum，TheLambshallwiththeLionfeed，Whichwereahappytimeindeed。 OletuspraywemayallseethedayThatpeacemaygoverninhisname，ForthenIcantellallthingswillbewellWhentheKingcomeshomeinpeaceagain。 Ballad：ILoveMyKingAndCountryWellFromSongsandotherPoemsbyAlex。Brome，Gent。PublishedLondon1664；written1645。 IlovemyKingandcountrywell，Religionandthelaws； WhichI\'mmadattheheartthate\'erwedidsellTobuythegoodoldcause。 TheseunnaturalwarsAndbrotherlyjarsArenodelightorjoytome； ButitismydesireThatthewarsshouldexpire，AndtheKingandhisrealmsagree。 Ineveryetdidtakeuparms，AndyetIdaretodye； ButI\'llnotbeseducedbyphanaticalcharmsTillIknowareasonwhy。 WhytheKingandthestateShouldfalltodebateIne\'ercouldyetareasonsee，ButIfindmanyoneWhythewarsshouldbedone，AndtheKingandhisrealmsagree。 IlovetheKingandtheParliament，ButIlovethembothtogether： Andwhentheybydivisionasunderarerent，Iknow\'tisgoodforneither。 Whichsoe\'erofthoseBevictorious，I\'msureforusnogood\'twillbe，ForourplagueswillincreaseUnlesswehavepeace，AndtheKingandhisrealmsagree。 TheKingwithoutthemcan\'tlongstand，NortheywithouttheKing； \'Tistheymustadvise，and\'tishemustcommand，Fortheirpowerfromhismustspring。 \'TisacomfortlessswayWhennonewillobey； IftheKinghan\'thisright，whichwayshallwe？ Theymayvoteandmakelaws，ButnogoodtheywillcauseTilltheKingandhisrealmagree。 ApurereligionIwouldhave，Notmixtwithhumanwit； AndIcannotendurethateachignorantknaveShoulddaretomeddlewithit。 ThetricksofthelawIwouldfainwithdraw，Thatitmaybealiketoeachdegree： AndIfainwouldhavesuchAsdomeddlesomuch，WiththeKingandthechurchagree。 Wehavepray\'dandpray\'dthatthewarsmightcease，Andwebefreemenmade； Iwouldfight，ifmyfightingwouldbringanypeace，Butwarisbecomeatrade。 OurservantsdidrideWithswordsbytheirside，Andmadetheirmastersfootmenbe； Butwe\'llbenomoreslavesTothebeggarsandknavesNowtheKingandtherealmsdoagree。 Ballad：TheCommonersWrittenin1645totheClub-men，byAlex。Brome。 Comeyourways，BonnyboysOfthetown，Fornowisyourtimeornever： ShallyourfearsOryourcaresCastyoudown？ HangyourwealthAndyourhealth，Getrenown。 Weareallundoneforever，NowtheKingandthecrownAretumblingdown，Andtherealmdothgroanwithdisasters； AndthescumofthelandArethementhatcommand，Andourslavesarebecomeourmasters。 Nowourlives，Children，wives，Andestate，Areapreytothelustandplunder，TotherageOfourage； AndthefateOfourlandIsathand； \'TistoolateTotreadtheseusurpersunder。 Firstdowngoesthecrown，Thenfollowsthegown，Thuslevell\'darewebytheRoundhead； WhileChurchandStatemustFeedtheirprideandtheirlust，Andthekingdomandkingbeconfounded。 ShallwestillSufferillAndbedumb，Andleteveryvarletundous？ ShallwedoubtOfeachloutThatdothcome，WithavoiceLikethenoiseOfadrum，Andaswordorabuff-coat，tous？ ShallweloseourestatesByplunderandrates，Tobedeckthoseproudupstartsthatswagger？ RatherfightforyourmeatWhichthoselocustsdoeat，Noweveryman\'sabeggar。 Ballad：TheRoyalistByAlex。Brome。Written1646。 Comepassaboutthebowltome，AhealthtoourdistressedKing； Thoughwe\'reinholdletcupsgofree，Birdsinacagemayfreelysing。 ThegrounddoestipplehealthsafarWhenstormsdofall，andshallnotwe？ AsorrowdaresnotshowitsfaceWhenweareships，andsack\'sthesea。 Poxonthisgrief，hangwealth，let\'ssing； Shall\'skillourselvesforfearofdeath？ We\'lllivebyth\'airwhichsongsdobring，Oursighingdoesbutwasteourbreath。 Thenletusnotbediscontent，Nordrinkaglassthelessofwine； Invainthey\'llthinktheirplaguesarespentWhenoncetheyseewedon\'trepine。 Wedonotsufferherealone，Thoughwearebeggar\'d，so\'stheKing； \'Tissint\'havewealthwhenhehasnone，Tush！poverty\'saroyalthing！ Whenwearelardedwellwithdrink，Ourheadshallturnasroundastheirs，Ourfeetshallrise，ourbodiessinkCleandownthewindlikeCavaliers。 Fillthisunnaturalquartwithsack，Natureallvacuumsdothdecline； Ourselveswillbeazodiac，Andeverymouthshallbeasign。 MethinksthetravelsoftheglassArecircular，likePlato\'syear； WhereeverythingisasitwasLet\'stippleround：andso\'tishere。 Ballad：TheNewCourtierByAlex。Brome。1648。 SinceitmustbesoThensoletitgo，Letthegiddy-brain\'dtimesturnround； Sincewehavenokingletthegobletbecrown\'d，Ourmonarchythuswillrecover： WhilethepottlesareweepingWe\'lldrenchoursadsoulsInbig-belliedbowls； Oursorrowsinsackshallliesteeping，Andwe\'lldrinktilloureyesdorunover； AndproveitbyreasonThatitcanbenotreasonTodrinkandtosingAmournivalofhealthstoournew-crown\'dKing。 Letusallstandbare；- Inthepresenceweare，Letournoseslikebonfiresshine； Insteadoftheconduits，letthepottlesrunwine，Toperfectthisnewcoronation； AndwethatareloyalIndrinkshallbepeers，WhilethatfacethatwearsPureclaret，looksliketheblood-royal，Andoutstaresthebonesofthenation： Insignofobedience，OuroathofallegianceBeer-glassesshallbe，Andhethattipplestenisofthenobility。 ButifinthisreignThehalbertedtrainOrtheconstableshouldrebel，Andshouldmaketheirturbill\'dmilitiatoswell，AndagainsttheKing\'spartyraisearms； Thenthedrawers，likeyeomenOftheguards，withquartpotsShallfuddlethesots，Whilewemake\'embothcuckoldsandfreemen； Andontheirwivesbeatupalarums。 ThusaseachhealthpassesWe\'lltripletheglasses，AndholditnosinTobeloyalanddrinkindefenceofourKing。 Ballad：UponTheCavaliersDepartingOutOfLondonByAlex。Brome。 Nowfaretheewell，London，Thounextmustbeundone，\'Causethouhastundoneusbefore； ThiscauseandthistyrantHadneverplay\'dthishighrantWere\'tnotforthyARGENTD\'OR。 Nowwemustdesertthee，Withthelinesthatbegirtthee，Andthered-coatedsaintsdomineer； Whowithlibertyfoolthee，Whileamonsterdothrulethee，Andthoufeel\'stwhatbeforethoudidstfear。 Nowjusticeandfreedom，Withthelawsthatdidbreed\'em，AresenttoJamaicaforgold，Andthosethatupheld\'emHavepowerbutseldom，Forjusticeisbarter\'dandsold。 NowtheChristianreligionMustseekanewregion，Andtheoldsaintsgivewaytothenew； AndwethatareloyalVailtothosethatdestroyall，WhentheChristiangivesplacetotheJew。 Butthisisourglory，InthiswretchedstoryCalamitiesfallonthebest； AndthosethatdestroyusDobetteremployus，Tosingtilltheyaresupprest。 Ballad：AMadWorld，MyMastersFromtheKing\'spamphlets，BritishMuseum。 WehaveaKing，andyetnoKing，Forhehathlosthispower； For\'gainsthiswillhissubjectsareImprison\'dintheTower。 Wehadsomelaws（butnownolaws） Bywhichheheldhiscrown； Andwehadestatesandliberties，Butnowthey\'revoteddown。 Wehadreligion，butoflateThat\'sbeatendownwithclubs； WhilstthatprofanenessauthorizedIsbelchedforthintubs。 Wewerefreesubjectsborn，butnowWearebyforcemadeslaves，Bysomewhomwedidcountourfriends，Butintheendprovedknaves。 AndnowtosuchagrievousheightAreourmisfortunesgrown，ThatourestatesaretookawayBytricksbeforene\'erknown。 ForthereareagentssentabroadMosthumblyfortocraveOuralms；butiftheyaredenied，Andofusnothinghave，ThenbyavoteEXTEMPORE Wearetoprisonsent，Mark\'dwiththenameofenemy，ToKingandParliament： Andduringourimprisonment，TheirlawlessbullsdoplunderAlicensetotheirsoldiers，Ourhousesfortoplunder。 AndiftheirhoundsdochancetosmellAmanwhosefortunesareOfsomeaccount，whosepurseisfull，Whichnowissomewhatrare； AMONSTERnow，DELINQUENTterm\'d，Heisdeclaredtobe，Andthathislands，aswellasgoods，Sequester\'doughttobe。 Asifourprisonsweretoogood，HeistoYarmouthsent，ByvirtueofawarrantfromTheKingandParliament。 Thusinourroyalsovereign\'sname，Andekehispowerinfused，Andbythevirtueofthesame，Heandallhisabused。 ForbythismeanshiscastlesnowAreinthepowerofthoseWhotreach\'rously，withmightandmain，Dostrivehimtodepose。 Arise，therefore，braveBritishmen，FightforyourKingandState，Againstthosetrait\'rousmenthatstriveThisrealmtoruinate。 \'TisPym，\'tisPymandhiscolleagues，Thatdidourwoeengender； Noughtbuttheirlivescanendourwoes，Andusinsafetyrender。 Ballad：TheManO\'TheMoonHogg，inhissecondseriesofJacobiteRelics，statesthathe\"gotthissongamongsomeoldpapersbelongingtoMrOrrofAlloa，\"andthathenevermetwithitelsewhere。InhisfirstseriesheprintedaScottishsongbeginning，- \"ThenwasamancamefronthemoonAndlandedinourtown，sir，AndhehasswornasolemnoathThatallbutknavesmustdown，sir。\" InMartinParker\'sforegoingballad，\"WhentheKingenjoyshisownagain，\"thereisalsoanallusiontothemaninthemoon：- \"TheManintheMoonMaywearouthisshoonByrunningafterCharleshiswain；\" asitwouldappearthatthe\"ManintheMoon，\"wasthetitleassumedbyanalmanack-makerofthetimeoftheCommonwealth，who，likeotherastronomersandastrologers，predictedtheKing\'srestoration。Inthissongthe\"Mano\'theMoon\"clearlysignifiesKingCharles。 Themano\'themoonforever！ Themano\'themoonforever！ We\'lldrinktohimstillInamerrycupofale，- Here\'sthemano\'themoonforever！ Themano\'themoon，here\'stohim！ Howfewtherebethatknowhim！ Butwe\'lldrinktohimstillInamerrycupofale，- Themano\'themoon，here\'stohim！ Bravemano\'themoon，wehailthee，Thetrueheartne\'ershallfailthee； Forthedaythat\'sgoneAndthedaythat\'sourown- Bravemano\'themoon，wehailthee。 Wehaveseenthebearbestridethee，Andthecloudsofwinterhidethee，ButthemoonischangedAndhereweareranged，- Bravemano\'themoon，webidethee。 Themano\'themoonforever！ Themano\'themoonforever！ We\'lldrinktohimstillInamerrycupofale，- Here\'sthemano\'themoonforever！ Wehavegrievedthelandshouldshunthee，Andhaveneverceasedtomournthee，ButforallourgriefTherewasnorelief，- Now，mano\'themoon，returnthee。 There\'sOrionwithhisgoldenbelt，AndMars，thatburningmover，ButofallthelightsThatrulethenights，Themano\'themoonforever！ Ballad：TheTub-PreacherBySamuelButler（AuthorofHudibras）。Tothetuneof\"TheOldCourtieroftheQueen\'s。\" Withfaceandfashiontobeknown，Witheyesallwhite，andmanyagroan，Withneckawryandsnivellingtone，Andhandkerchieffromnosenew-blown，AndlovingcanttosisterJoan； \'Tisanewteacheraboutthetown，Oh！thetown\'snewteacher！ Withcozeninglaugh，andhollowcheek，Togetnewgatheringseveryweek，Withpaltrysenseasmancanspeak，WithsomesmallHebrew，andnoGreek，Withhumsandhawswhenstuff\'stoseek； \'Tisanewteacher，etc。 Withhaircutshorterthanthebrow，Withlittleband，asyouknowhow，WithcloaklikePaul，nocoatItrow，Withsurplicenone，norgirdlenow，Withhandstothump，norkneestobow； \'Tisanewteacher，etc。 Withshop-boardbreedingandintrusion，Bysomeoutlandishinstitution，WithCalvin\'smethodandconclusion，Tobringallthingsintoconfusion，Andfar-stretchedsighsformereillusion； \'Tisanewteacher，etc。 Withthreatsofabsolutedamnation，ButcertaintyofsomesalvationTohisnewsect，noteverynation，Withelectionandreprobation，Andwithsomeuseofconsolation； \'Tisanewteacher，etc。 WithtroopsexpectinghimatdoorTohearasermonandnomore，Andwomenfollowhimgoodstore，AndwithgreatBiblestoturno\'er，WhilstTomwritesnotes，asbar-boysscore，\'Tisanewteacher，etc。 Withdoublecaptoputhisheadin，Thatlookslikeablackpottipp\'dwithtin； Whilewithanticgestureshedothgapeandgrin； Thesistersadmire，andhewheedlesthemin，Whotocheattheirhusbandsthinknosin； \'Tisanewteacher，etc。 Withgreatpretendedspiritualmotions，Andmanyfinewhimsicalnotions，Withblindzealandlargedevotions，Withbroachingrebellionandraisingcommotions，AndpoisoningthepeoplewithGenevapotions； \'Tisanewteacher，etc。 Ballad：TheNewLitanyFromtheKing\'spamphlets，BritishMuseum。Satiresintheformofalitanywerecommonfrom1646to1746，andevenlater。 Fromanextemporeprayerandagodlyditty，Fromthechurlishgovernmentofacity，Fromthepowerofacountrycommittee，Liberanos，Domine。 FromtheTurk，thePope，andtheScottishnation，Frombeinggovern\'dbyproclamation，AndfromanoldProtestant，quiteoutoffashion，Libera，etc。 Frommeddlingwiththosethatareoutofourreaches，Fromafightingpriest，andasoldierthatpreaches，Fromanignoramusthatwrites，andawomanthatteaches，Libera，etc。 Fromthedoctrineofdeposingofaking，FromtheDIRECTORY，（2）oranysuchthing，Fromafinenewmarriagewithoutaring，Libera，etc。 Fromacitythatyieldsatthefirstsummons，Fromplunderinggoods，eithermanorwoman\'s，OrhavingtodowiththeHouseofCommons，Libera，etc。 Fromastumblinghorsethattumbleso\'erando\'er，Fromusheringalady，orwalkingbefore，FromanEnglish-Irishrebel，newlycomeo\'er，（3） Libera，etc。 Fromcompounding，orhanginginasilkenaltar，Fromoathsandcovenants，andbeingpoundedinamortar，Fromcontributions，orfree-quarter，Libera，etc。 Frommouldybread，andmustybeer，Fromaholiday\'sfast，andaFriday\'scheer，Fromabrother-hood，andashe-cavalier，Libera，etc。 FromNickNeuter，foryou，andforyou，FromThomasTurn-coat，thatwillneverprovetrue，FromareverendRabbithat\'sworsethanaJew，Libera，etc。 Fromacountryjusticethatstilllooksbig，FromswallowinguptheItalianfig，OrlearningoftheScottishjig，Libera，etc。 Frombeingtakeninadisguise，Frombelievingoftheprintedlies，FromtheDevilandfromtheExcise，（4） Libera，etc。 Fromabrokenpatewithapintpot，ForfightingforIknownotwhat，AndfromafriendasfalseasaScot，Libera，etc。 Fromonethatspeaksnosense，yettalksallthathecan，FromanoldwomanandaParliamentman，FromanAnabaptistandaPresbyterman，Libera，etc。 FromIrishrebelsandWelshhubbub-men，FromIndependentsandtheirtub-men，Fromsheriffs\'bailiffs，andtheirclub-men，Libera，etc。 Fromonethatcaresnotwhathesaith，Fromtrustingonethatneverpayeth，Fromaprivatepreacherandapublicfaith，Libera，etc。 FromavapouringhorseandaRoundheadinbuff，FromroaringJackCavee，withmoneylittleenough，Frombeadsandsuchidolatrousstuff，Libera，etc。 Fromholydays，andallthat\'sholy，FromMay-polesandfiddlers，andallthat\'sjollyFromLatinorlearning，sincethatisfolly，Libera，etc。 Andnowtomakeanendofall，IwishtheRoundheadshadafall，OrelsewerehangedinGoldsmith\'sHall。 Amen。 BenedicatDominus。 Ballad：TheOldProtestant\'sLitanyAgainstallsectariesAndtheirdefendants，BothPresbyteriansAndIndependents。 MrWalterWilkins，inhisPoliticalBalladsoftheSeventeenthandEighteenthCenturies，says，theimprintofthisbroadsideintimatesthatitwaspublishedin\"theyearofHope，1647，\"andThomson，thecollector，addedtheprecisedate，the7thofSeptember。 Thatthouwiltbepleasedtograntourrequests，Andquitedestroyallthevipers\'nests，ThatEnglandandhertruereligionmolests，Terogamusaudinos。 ThatthouwiltbepleasedtocensurewithpityThepresentestateofouroncefamouscity； Letherstillbegovern\'dbymenjustandwitty，Terogamus，etc。 ThatthouwiltbepleasedtoconsidertheTower，AndallotherprisonsintheParliament\'spower，WhereKingCharleshisfriendsfindtheirwelcomebutsour，Terogamus，etc。 ThatthouwiltbepleasedtolookonthegriefOftheKing\'soldservants，andsendthemrelief，Restoretotheyeomeno\'th\'Guardchinesofbeef，Terogamus，etc。 ThatthouwiltbepleasedveryquicklytobringUntohisjustrightsoursomuch-wrong\'dKing，Thathemaybehappyineverything，Terogamus，etc。 ThatWhitehallmayshineinitspristinelustre，ThattheParliamentmaymakeageneralmuster，Thatknavesmaybepunish\'dbymenwhoarejuster，Terogamus，etc。 Thatnowthedog-daysarefullyexpired，Thatthosecursedcurs，whichourpatiencehavetired，Maysufferwhatisbytruejusticerequired，Terogamus，etc。 ThatthouwiltbepleasedtoinclineconqueringThomas（WhonowhathbothcityandTowergottenfromus），Thathemaybejustinperforminghispromise，Terogamus，etc。 ThatourhopefulPrinceandourgraciousQueen（WhomwehereinEnglandlongtimehavenotseen） Maysoonberestoredtowhattheyhavebeen，Terogamus，etc。 ThattherestoftheroyalissuemaybeFromtheirParliamentaryguardianssetfree，Andbekeptaccordingtotheirhighdegree，Terogamus，etc。 ThatourancientLiturgymayberestored，Thattheorgans（bysectariessomuchabhorr\'d） Maysounddivinepraises，accordingtotheword，Terogamus，etc。 Thattheringinmarriage，thecrossatthefont，WhichthedevilandtheRoundheadssomuchaffront，Maybeusedagain，asbeforetheywerewont，Terogamus，etc。 ThatEpiscopacy，usedinitsrightkind，InEnglandoncemoreentertainmentmayfind，ThatScotsandlewdfactionsmaygodownthewind，Terogamus，etc。 ThatthouwiltbepleasedagaintorestoreAllthingsindueorder，astheywerebefore，ThattheChurchandtheStatemaybevex\'dnomore，Terogamus，etc。 ThatalltheKing\'sfriendsmayenjoytheirestates，Andnotbekept，astheyhavebeen，atlowrates，Thatthepoormayfindcomfortagainattheirgates，Terogamus，etc。 Thatthouwiltallouroppressionsremove，Andgrantusfirmfaithandhope，join\'dwithtruelove，Convertorconfoundallwhichvirtuereprove，Terogamus，etc。 Thatallpeevishsectsthatwouldliveuncontroll\'d，Andwillnotbegovern\'d，asallsubjectsshould，ToNewEnglandmaypack，orlivequieti\'th\'Old，Terogamus，etc。 ThatgraciousKingCharles，withhischildrenandwife，Wholongtimehavesuffer\'dthroughthiscivilstrife，Mayendwithhighhonourtheirnaturallife，Terogamus，etc。 Thattheywhohaveseizedonhonestmen\'streasure，OnlyfortheirloyaltytoGodandtoCaesar，Mayintimeconvenientfindmeasureformeasure，Terogamus，etc。 Thatthoualltheseblessingsuponuswiltsend，WearenoINDEPENDENTS，onTheewedepend，Andaswebelieve，fromallharmusdefend； Terogamus，etc。 Ballad：ViveLeRoyFromacollectionofsongs，1640to1660。ItisalsotobefoundintheadditionalMSS。，No。11，608，p。54，inthecollectionintheBritishMuseum。ItwassungtotheairofLoveliesbleeding，-andwas，saysMrChappell，\"theGodsavetheKing\"ofCharlesI。，CharlesII。，andJamesII。 Whatthoughthezealotspulldowntheprelates，Pushatthepulpit，andkickatthecrown，Shallwenotneveroncemoreendeavour，Strivetopurchaseourroyallrenown？ ShallnottheRoundheadfirstbeconfounded？ Sa，sa，sa，say，boys，ha，ha，ha，ha，boys，Thenwe\'llreturnwithtriumphandjoy。 Thenwe\'llbemerry，drinkwhitewineandsherry，Thenwewillsing，boys，GodblesstheKing，boys，Castupourcaps，andcry，VIVELEROY。 WhatthoughthewisemakeAldermanIsaacPutusinprisonandstealourestates，Thoughwebeforcedtobeunhorsed，Andwalkonfootasitpleaseththefates； IntheKing\'sarmynomanshallharmye。 Thencomealong，boys，valiantandstrong，boys，Fightforyourgoods，whichtheRoundheadsenjoy； AndwhenyouventureLondontoenter，Andwhenyoucome，boys，withfifeanddrum，boys，Isaachimselfshallcry，VIVELEROY。 Ifyouwillchoosethem，donotrefusethem，SincehonestParliamentnevermadethieves，Charleswillnotfurtherhaveroguesdiptinmurder，Neitherbyleases，longlives，norreprieves。 \'TistheconditionsandpropositionsWillnotbegranted，thenbenotdaunted，Wewillourhonestoldcustomsenjoy； Paul\'snotrejected，willberespected，Andinthequiervoicesrisehigher，Thankstotheheavens，and（cry），VIVELEROY。 Ballad：TheCavalierBySamuelButler。FromhisPosthumousWorks。AsomewhatdifferentversionappearsinChappell\'sPopularMusicoftheOldenTime。 HethatisaclearCavalierWillnotrepine，AlthoughHispocketgrowSoverylowHecannotgetwine。 FortuneisalassWillembrace，Butsoondestroy； Bornfree，InlibertyWe\'llalwaysbe，SingingVIVELEROY。 Virtueisitsownreward，AndFortuneisawhore； There\'snonebutknavesandfoolsregardher，Orherpowerimplore。 ButhethatisatrustyROGER，AndwillservetheKing； Altho\'hebeatatter\'dsoldier，Yetmayskipandsing： Whilstwethatfightforlove，MayinthewayofhonourproveThattheywhomakesportofusMaycomeshortofus； Fatewillflatterthem，Andwillscatterthem； WhilstourloyaltyLooksuponroyalty，Wethatlivepeacefully，MaybesuccessfullyCrown\'dwithacrownatlast。 Tho\'arealhonestmanMaybequiteundone，He\'llshowhisallegiance，Love，andobedience； Thosewillraisehimup，Honourstayshimup，Virtuekeepshimup，Andwepraisehimup。 Whilstthevaincourtiersdine，Withtheirbottlesfullofwine，Honourwillmakehimfast。 FreelythenLet\'sbehonestmenAndkickatfate，ForwemaylivetoseeOurloyaltyValuedatahigherrate。 HethatbearsaswordOrawordagainstthethrone，AnddoesprofanelyprateToabusethestate，Hathnokindnessforhisown。 Whattho\'paintedplumesandprayersAretheprosp\'rousmen，Yetwe\'llattendourownaffairs\'Tilltheycometo\'tagen； Treacherymaybefacedwithlight，Andletcherylinedwithfurr； Acuckoldmaybemadeaknight，SingFORTUNEDELAGUERRE。 Butwhat\'sthattous，braveboys，Thatarerighthonestmen？ We\'llconquerandcomeagain，Beatupthedrumagain； HeyforCAVALIERS，HoeforCAVALIERS，DrinkforCAVALIERS，FightforCAVALIERS，Dub-a-dub，dub-a-dub，HaveatOldBEELZEBUB，OLIVERstinksforfear。 FIFTHMONARCHY-MENmustdown，boys，Withbulleysofeverysectintown，boys； We\'llrallyandto\'tagain，Give\'emtheroutagain； Flylikelightabout，Facetotheright-about，ChargethemhomeagainWhentheycomeonagain； SINGTANTARARARA，BOYS，TANTARARARA，BOYS，ThisisthelifeofanOldCavalier。 Ballad：ACaveatToTheRoundheadsFromthePosthumousWorksofSamuelButler。 IcometochargeyeThatfighttheclergy，Andpullthemitrefromtheprelate\'shead，ThatyouwillbewaryLestyoumiscarryInallthosefactioushumoursyouhavebred； ButasforBROWNISTSwe\'llhavenone，Buttakethemallandhangthemonebyone。 YourwickedactionsJoin\'dinfactionsAreallbutaimstorobtheKingofhisdue； ThengivethisreasonForyourtreason，Thatyou\'llberuled，ifhe\'llberuledbyyou。 Thenleavethesefactions，zealousbrother，Lestyoubehangedoneagainstanother。 Ballad：Hey，Then，UpGoWeThissong，saysMrChappell，inhisPopularMusicoftheOldenTime，whichdescribeswithsomehumourthetasteofthePuritans，mightpassforaPuritansong，ifitwerenotcontainedinthe\"Shepherds\'Oracles，\"byFrancisQuarles，1646。Hewascup-bearertoElizabeth，QueenofBohemia，daughterofJamesI。，andafterwardschronologertothecityofLondon。Hediedin1644，andhisShepherds\'Oracleswereaposthumouspublication。ItwasoftenreprintedduringtheRestoration，andreproducedandslightlyalteredbyThomasDurfey，inhis\"PillstoPurgeMelancholy，\"wheretheburthenis，\"Hey，boys，upgowe。\" Knowthis，mybrethren，heavenisclear，Andallthecloudsaregone； Therighteousmanshallflourishnow，Gooddaysarecomingon。 Thencome，mybrethren，andbeglad，Andekerejoycewithme； Lawnsleevesandrochetsshallgodown，Andhey，then，upgowe。 We\'llbreakthewindowswhichthewhoreOfBabylonhathpainted，AndwhenthepopishsaintsaredownThenBarrowshallbesainted； There\'sneithercrossnorcrucifixShallstandformentosee，Rome\'strashandtrumperyshallgodown，Andhey，then，upgowe。 Whate\'erthePopishhandshavebuiltOurhammersshallundo； We\'llbreaktheirpipesandburntheircopes，Andpulldownchurchestoo； We\'llexercisewithinthegroves，Andteachbeneathatree； We\'llmakeapulpitofacask，Andhey，then，upgowe。 We\'llputdownUniversities，Wherelearningisprofest，BecausetheypractiseandmaintainThelanguageoftheBeast； We\'lldrivethedoctorsoutofdoors，Andallthatlearnedbe； We\'llcryallartsandlearningdown，Andhey，then，upgowe。 We\'lldownwithdeansandprebends，too，AndIrejoycetotellyeWethenshallgetourfillofpig，Andcaponsforthebelly。 We\'llburntheFathers\'weightytomes，AndmaketheSchool-menflee； We\'lldownwithallthatsmellsofwit，Andhey，then，upgowe。 IfoncetheAntichristiancrewBecrush\'dandoverthrown，We\'llteachthenobleshowtostoop，Andkeepthegentrydown： Goodmannershaveanillreport，Andturntopride，wesee，We\'llthereforeputgoodmannersdown，Andhey，then，upgowe。 Thenameoflordsshallbeabhorr\'d，Foreveryman\'sabrother； NoreasonwhyinChurchandStateOnemanshouldruleanother； ButwhenthechangeofgovernmentShallsetourfingersfree，We\'llmakethesewantonsistersstoop，Andhey，then，upgowe。 WhatthoughtheKingandParliamentDonotaccordtogether，Wehavemorecausetobecontent，Thisisoursunshineweather： Forifthatreasonshouldtakeplace，Andtheyshouldonceagree，WhowouldbeinaRoundhead\'scase，Forhey，then，upgowe。 Whatshouldwedo，then，inthiscase？ Let\'sputittoaventure； Ifthatweholdoutsevenyears\'spaceWe\'llsueoutourindenture。 Atimemaycometomakeusrue，Andtimemaysetusfree，Exceptthegallowsclaimhisdue，Andhey，then，upgowe。 Ballad：TheCleanContraryWay，Or，ColonelVenne\'sEncouragementToHisSoldiersTotheairof\"Hey，then，upgowe。\"FromaCollectionofLoyalSongswrittenagainsttheRumpParliament。 Fighton，bravesoldiers，forthecause，FearnottheCavaliers； Theirthreat\'ningsareassenselessasOurjealousiesandfears。 Tisyoumustperfectthisgreatwork，Andallmalignantsslay； YoumustbringbacktheKingagainThecleancontraryway。 \'Tisforreligionthatyoufight，Andforthekingdom\'sgood； Byrobbingchurches，plunderingthem，Andsheddingguiltlessblood。 Downwiththeorthodoxaltrain，Allloyalsubjectsslay； Whenthesearegone，weshallbeblestThecleancontraryway。 WhenCHARLESwehavemadebankrupt，Ofpowerandcrownberefthim，Andallhisloyalsubjectsslain，Andnonebutrebelslefthim； Whenwehavebeggar\'dalltheland，Andsentourtrunksaway，We\'llmakehimthenagloriousprinceThecleancontraryway。 \'TistopreservehisMajestyThatweagainsthimfight，Noreverarewebeatenback，Becauseourcauseisright： IfanymakeascrupleatOurDeclarations，say，- Whofightforus，fightfortheKingThecleancontraryway。 AtKEINTON，BRAINSFORD，PLYMOUTH，YORK，Anddiversplacesmore，Whatvictorieswesaintsobtain，Thelikene\'erseenbefore： HowoftenwePrinceRUPERTkill\'d，Andbravelywontheday，ThewickedCavaliersdidrunThecleancontraryway。 Thetruereligionwemaintain，Thekingdom\'speaceandplenty； TheprivilegeofParliamentNotknowntooneandtwenty； Theancientfundamentallaws，AndteachmentoobeyTheirlawfulsovereign，andalltheseThecleancontraryway。 Wesubjects\'libertiespreserveByimprisonmentandplunder，AnddoenrichourselvesandstateBykeepingth\'wickedunder。 WemustpreservemechanicksnowTolectorizeandpray； BythemthegospelisadvancedThecleancontraryway。 AndthoughtheKingbemuchmisledBythatmalignantcrew，He\'llfindushonestatthelast，Giveallofusourdue。 Forwedowiselyplot，andplotRebelliontoalloy，HeseeswestandforpeaceandtruthThecleancontraryway。 ThepublickfaithshallsaveoursoulsAndourgoodworkstogether； Andshipsshallsaveourlives，thatstayOnlyforwindandweather： ButwhenourfaithandworksfalldownAndallourhopesdecay，OuractswillbearusuptoheavenThecleancontraryway。 Ballad：TheCameronianCatAwell-knownsongfromHogg\'sJacobiteRelics；andpopularamongtheCavaliersbothofEnglandandScotlandinthedaysoftheCommonwealth。Itwasusuallysungtoapsalmtune；thesingersimitatingthestyleandmannerofaprecentorataPresbyterianchurch。 TherewasaCameroniancatWashuntingforaprey，Andinthehouseshecatch\'damouseUpontheSabbath-day。 TheWhig，beingoffendedAtsuchanactprofane，Laidbyhisbook，thecathetook，Andboundherinachain。 Thoudamn\'d，thoucursedcreature，Thisdeedsodarkwiththee，Think\'stthoutobringtohellbelowMyholywifeandme？ AssurethyselfthatforthedeedThoubloodforbloodshaltpay，ForkillingoftheLord\'sownmouseUpontheSabbath-day。 Thepresbyterlaidbythebook，Andearnestlyhepray\'dThatthegreatsinthecathaddoneMightnotonhimbelaid。 AndstraighttoexecutionPoorpussyshewasdrawn，Andhighhang\'dupuponatree- Thepreachersungapsalm。 Andwhentheworkwasended，Theythoughtthecatneardead，Shegaveapaw，andthenamew，Andstretchedoutherhead。 Thyname，saidhe，shallcertainlyAbeaconstillremain，AterroruntoevilonesForevermore，Amen。 Ballad：TheRoyalFeastALoyallSongoftheRoyallFeastkeptbythePrisonersintheTowre，Augustlast，withtheNames，Titles，andCharactersofeveryPrisoner。BySirF。W。，KnightandBaronet，Prisoner。（Sept。 16th，1647。） \"InthenegotiationsbetweentheKingandtheParliamentduringthesummerandautumnofthisyear，\"saysMrThomasWrightinhisPoliticalBalladsoftheCommonwealth，publishedforthePercySociety，\"thecaseoftheroyalistprisonersintheTowerwasfrequentlybroughtintoquestion。Thelatterseizedtheoccasionofcomplainingagainsttherigours（complaintsapparentlyexaggerated）whichwereexertedagainstthem，andonthe16thJune，1647，waspublished\'ATrueRelationofthecruellandunparallel\'dOppressionwhichhathbeenillegallyimposedupontheGentlemenPrisonersintheTowerofLondon。\'TheseveralpetitionscontainedinthistracthavethesignaturesofFrancisHoward，HenryBedingfield，WalterBlount，GilesStrangwaies，FrancisButler，HenryVaughan，ThomasLunsford，RichardGibson，Tho。Violet，JohnMorley，FrancisWortley，Edw。Bishop，JohnHewet，WingfieldBodenham，HenryWarren，W。Morton，JohnSlaughter，GilbertSwinhow。\" Onthe19thofAugust（accordingtotheMODERATEINTELLIGENCERofthatdate）theKingsenttotheroyalprisonersintheTowertwofatbucksforafeast。Thiscircumstancewastheoriginofthepresentballad。ItwaswrittenbySirFrancisWortley，oneoftheprisoners。Thisballad，aswelearnbytheconcludinglines，wastobesungtothepopulartuneof\"ChevyChace。\"