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Bodleian Douce Collection

CollectionOrder No.ShelfmarkManifestationPrinted TitleFirst Line
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(20)b06304Darlingston wakeOf all the diversions in life"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(148a)b08039The maids complaint against the batchelors. Or, The young mens unkindness made knownLong days of sadness we your scorns endur'd"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(273b)b08047The careless gallant, or, A farewel to sorrowLet us sing and be merry, dance, joke, and rejoyce"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(22a)b08073Celia's answer to Amintors lamentationTis better then so"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(69b)b08112Englands triumph: or, The subjects joyThe kings most faithful subjects we"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(152b)b08116The mournful maidens complaint for the loss of her maiden- head, or, A warning for other maidens to take warning byI am a poor distressed maid"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(207a)b08128The Shrop-shire wakes. Or, Hey for ChristmasCome Robin Ralph, and little Harry"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(59a)b08164The distressed virgin; or, The false young man, and the constant maid, the qualities of them both displaidA thousand times my love command"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(118b)b08207The lamentable fall of queen ElenorWhen Edward was in Eng. king"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(254a)b08211The willow green turned into white; or, the young man's joy and the maids delightWhat ails my love to be so sad"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(137b)b08273The lovely Northern lassThrough Liddersdale as lately I went"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(270a)b08341The young mans joy, and the maids happiness. Or, A pretty dialogue, between two amorous loversAs lately I to take the fresh air"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(157a)b08355A merry wedding; or, O brave Arthur of BradlySee you not Pierce the piper"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(266a)b08361You pretty little ladies will do so. Or, A march made up against the Whitson-holy-daysForth walking in the summers time"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(183b)b08365The couragious plow-man, or, The citizens misfortuneThere was a brave citizen walkt forth of late"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(57a)b08367The discontented loverToul, toul, gentle bell for a soul"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(96b)b08369The hasty bride-groom: or, The rarest sport that hath been try'd, between a lusty bride-groom and his brideCome from ye temple away to the bed"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(185b)b08399Poor Robin's prophesie, or, The merry conceited fortune- tellerAll you that delight for to hear a new song"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(26a)b08826The city caper: or, The Whetstones-park privateerThe Jenny a small Pickaroon in the park"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(245a)b08830The West-country jigg: or, Love in due seasonWhen Soll with his beams"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(24b)b08856The countrey farmer; or, The buxome virginThere was a brisk lass both bonny and brown"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(49a)b08860Cupids tragedy: eibng [sic] Corydon's courtship; or, Philomels exaltationPritty Phillomel was so charming"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(40a)b08864The credulous virgins complaint. Or, Lovers made happy at lastCome hearken to me young maidens all"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(77b)b08892The faithful shepherd; or, The loves of Tommy and NancyWhen Tommy became first a lover"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(98)b08916The innocent country maids delight, or, A description of the lives of the lasses of LondonSome lasses are nice and strange"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(100)b08920The jealous lover satisfy'dThere was in Bristol city fair"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(147a)b08961The maids answer to the Batchelors ballad. Or, Love without remedyWho's here so ingenious mispending his time"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(188a)b08995The school of VenusHow long shall I sigh and mourn"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(189a)b08997The scolding wifeThere was a young-man for lucre of gain"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(191a)b09003Scotch Moggy's misfortuneShakum Guie has gotten a wife"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(203a)b09005The shepherds glory: or, A pleasant song o' th shepherd swainNow I am in a merry vein"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(222b)b09015The true lovers ghostLadies all behold and wonder"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(234a)b09029The undaunted seaman; who resolved to fight for his king and countryMy love I come to take my leave"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(238a)b09043The wandring virgin; or, The coy lass well fitted; or, the Answer to the wand'ring maidenYou virgins so pretty"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(101a)b09059Jenny, Jenny: or, The false hearted knight and kind hearted lassThere was a lass in our town"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(101b)b09061Ile never love thee more. Being the forsaken lovers farewel to his fickle mistressMy dear and onely joy, take heed"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(102a)b09063The Jesuitical-cheat discover'd; or, The popish-priest tryed and condemnedCome all you priests, and Jesuits"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(102b)b09065John Armstrongs last good:nightIs there nver [sic] a man in all Scotland"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(103a)b09067Johnny Armstrong's last goodnightIs there ever a man in all Scotland"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(103b)b09069John the glover, and Jane his servantO Jane, come and sit thee down by me"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(104a)b09071Jolly Jack of all trades, or, The cries of London cityI am a Jack of all trades"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(104b)b09073Joyful news for maids and young womenYoung handsome wives and lasses"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(105a)b09075The jolly shepherd, and jovial shepherdess; or, A pastoral dialogue between Alexis and CeliaAlexis. Alas my dear Celia"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(105b)b09077Joan's ale is new; or; A new merry medlyThere was a jovial tinker"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(106a)b09079A job for a journeyman joyner or The brick-layers wanton wifes plot discoveredDid you not hear of a bricklayer of late"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(106b)b09081The jolly gentleman's frolick: or, The city rambleGive ear to a frolicksome ditty"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(107a)b09083The Kentsih [sic] frolick; Or, The tanner betray'dThere was a tanner that lived in Kent"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(107b)b09085Kind William: or, Constant BettyConstant Betty that sweet creature"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(108a)b09087The kind mistressLong days of absence, dear, I could endure"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(108b)b09089The knitters jobb or the earnest suitor of Walton town to a fair maidWithin the town of Walton fair"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(109a)b09091A pleasant new ballad of King Edward the fourth, and a tanner of TamworthIn summer time when leaves grow green"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(109b)b09093The king and the bishop. Or, Unlearned men, hard matters out can findIn popish time when bishops proud"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(10a)b09095The answer to the London lasses folly: or, The new-found father discovered at the campYou maidens wild, that were beguil'd"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(10b)b09097The answer to the Bonny Scot; or, The sorrowful complaint of the yielding lassBehold, I pray, what's come to pass"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(110a)b09099[The last news from France]All you that do desire to know"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(110b)b09101The kind shepherd and the amorous shepherdessThe smart of love who can endure"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(111a)b09103The lady Isabella's tragedy. Or, The stepmothers crueltyThere was a lord of worthy fame"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(111b)b09105The life and death of famous Thomas Stukely, an English gallantIn the West of England"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(112a)b09107The lady of pleasure, or, The London misses frolicksThere was a lass in London town"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(112b)b09109The lamenting lady's last farewel to the worldMournful Melpomony assist my quill"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(113a)b09111The lamentation of seven journeymen-taylorsA trend and you shall hear"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(113b)b09113The lamentation of Mr. Pages wife of Plimouth who ... did consent to his murder for the love of George StrangwidgeUnhappy she, whom fortune hath forlorn"
Bodleian Douce2Douce Ballads 1(113b)b09113The lamentation of George Strangwidge, who ... suffered death at BarnstableThe man that sighs and sorrows for his sin"
Bodleian Douce3Douce Ballads 1(113b)b09113The complaint of Mrs. Page for causing her husband to be murthured, for love of StrangwidgeIf ever woe did touch a womans heart"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(114a)b09117The languishing young man: or, The love-sick sail-man's sorrowful lamentation for the loss of his beautiful MariaOh! why does my true love so sadly disdain"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(114b)b09119Loves fierce desire, and hopes of recovery. Or, A true and brief description of two resolved loversNow the tyrant hath stolen my dearest away"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(115a)b09121[The lass of] Cumberland. Or, Love in abundanceThere was a lass in Cumberland"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(115b)b09123[A lamentable] ballad of the little Musgrove, and the lady BarnetAs it fell out on a holy-day"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(116a)b09125The London jilts lamentation, or, A hue-and-cry after a fine lac'd smockHere is wonderful strange news"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(116b)b09127The last lamentation, of the languishing squire: or, Love overcomes all thingsAs I went forth to view the spring"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(117a)b09129The London lads lamentation to Cupid. Or, When shall I my true-love have?Cloes face is heav'n to me"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(117b)b09131The London damsels fate by unjust tyrany: or, The rash loverAll you that unto marriage tend"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(118a)b09133[The honour of a London prentice]Of a worthy London prentice"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(119a)b09135The longing shepherdess: or, Lady lie neer meAll in the moneth of May"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(119b)b09137A pleasant new song in praise of the leather [bottel]God above that made all things"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(11a)b09139The bak'd bully: or, Love in an ovenYou blades of the north"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(11b)b09141The beautiful shepherdess of Arcadia. A new pastoral songThere was a shepherds daughter"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(120a)b09143A looking-glass for maids or The downfal of two desperate loversUnhappy I who in the prime of youth"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(120b)b09145A tragical story of lord Thomas and fair EllinorLord Thomas he was a bold forrester"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(121a)b09147Love and honour, or The lovers fare-wel to CalistaFarewel my Calista, my joy and my grief"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(122a)b09149Love and loyalty; or, A letter from a young-man, on board of an English privateer, to his beloved Susan in the city of LondonSusan I this letter send thee"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(122b)b09151The loving chamber-maid or, Vindication of a departed maidenheadShut the door after me"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(123a)b09153Love crownd with victoryMy dear canst thou love me, I pray tell me true"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(123b)b09155Lord Willoughby: being a true relation of a famous and bloody battle fought in FlandersThe fifteenth day of July"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(124a)b09157Love in a maze: or, The young man put to his dumpsLate in the country, as I abroad was wallking [sic]"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(124b)b09159Loves lamentable tragedyTender hearts of London city"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(125a)b09161Love in a mistA thumping lusty country lad"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(125b)b09163The longing lasses letter to her loveWalking by a christal fountain"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(126a)b09165Love without blemish or, The unfortunate coupleFarewel, farewel my hearts delight"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(126b)b09167The love-sick shepheard, or, The dying lovers reprieveAll in a mirtle grove, where shepheards play"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(127a)b09169Loves boundless power: or, The charmed lovers happiness compleatedHail to the mirtle shade"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(127b)b09171The London taylors misfortune. Or, Cut-beard-Harding chous'd by a country lassA damsel came to London town"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(128a)b09173Loves conquest, or, Take her in the humourYoung Pheon strove the bliss to taste"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(128b)b09175The loyal maids good counsel to all her fellow-maidsYoung maidens I pray you be carefull"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(129a)b09177Loves conquest over death: or, Mourning turn'd into joyBe gone, be gone you fatal powers"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(129b)b09179Lovers paradice. Or, The transported lover... [nym]phs and kind shepherds caress it"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(12a)b09181The bashful virgin: or, The secret loverO what a pain it is to be a lover"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(12b)b09183The bleeding lovers lamentation: or Fair Clorindas sorrowful complaint for the loss of her inconstant StrephonRanging the silent shade"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(130a)b09185Loves down-fallDraw near young maidens every one"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(130b)b09187The lamenting ladies last farewel to the worldMournful Melpomeny assist my quill"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(131a)b09189Loves empire: or, The happy state of true loversAll hail to the pleasures of love"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(131b)b09191Loves downfalDraw near young maidens every one"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(132a)b09193Loves fierce desire, and hopes of recovery. Or, A true and brief discription of two resolved loversNow the tyrant hath stolen my dearest away"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(132b)b09195Loves boundless power: or, The charmed lovers happiness compleatedHail! to the mirtle shade"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(133a)b09197Loves secret woundYou loyal lovers now draw near"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(133b)b09199The love-sick maid: or, Cordelia's lamentation for the absence of her GerhardBe gone thou fatal fiery feaver"
Bodleian Douce2Douce Ballads 1(133b)b09199The young man's answer; or, His dying-breath, lamenting for his fair Cordelia' deathCome on thou fatal messenger from her that's gone"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(134a)b09202Loves tide: or, A farewel to follyHow cool and temperate am I grown"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(134b)b09204The Lancashire lovers: or, The merry wooing of Thomas and BettyThomas. My Betty thou knowst I have courted thee long"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(135a)b09206Loves wound: and loves cureAmintas loved Cloris that fair one"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(135b)b09208A lamentable ballad of a combate lately performed neer London, between Sir James Steward, and Sir George Wharton knightsIt grieves my heart to tell the woe"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(136a)b09210The love-sick maid: or, Cordelia's lamentation for the absence of her GerheardBe gone thou fatal fiery feavor"
Bodleian Douce2Douce Ballads 1(136a)b09210The young man's answer, or his dying breath, lamenting for his fair Cordelias deathCome on thou fatal messenger, from her that's gone"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(136b)b09213Love and honour; or, The lovers farewel to CalistaFarewel my Calista my joy and my grief"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(137)b09215A pleasant new ballad: being a merry discourse between a country lass & a young taylorIn harvest-time I walked"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(13a)b09217The batchelors ballad. Or, a Remedy against loveNo more silly Cupid"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(13b)b09219The birds harmonyAs I was walking in the shade"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(14a)b09221The beautiful shepherdess of Arcadia. A new postoral [sic] songThere was a shepheards daughter"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(14b)b09223The beggars chorus, in the Jovial crewThere was a jovial begger"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(15a)b09225Beauty's cruelty: or, The passionate loverThere is one black and sullen hour"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(15b)b09227Bouncing Bess of Brumley, or, The bob-tail'd-bobA Kentish maid to London came"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(16a)b09229The Benjamin's lamentation for their sad loss at sea by storms and tempestsCaptain Chilver's gone to sea"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(16b)b09231The beggars delight. As it was sung at the Theatre-royalCourtiers, courtiers, think it no harm"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(17a)b09233The beggars chorus, in the Jovial crewThere was a jovial beggar"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(17b)b09235The birds lamentationOh! says the cuckoo loud and stout"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(18a)b09237The beggars delight. As it was sung at the Theatre-royal[Courtiers,] courtiers, think it no harm"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(18b)b09239A true relation of the life and death of Sir Andrew Barton, a pyrate and rover on the seasWhen Flora with her fragrant flowers"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(19a)b09241The brave boys of BristolBrave Bristol boys, where e're you be"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(19b)b09243The bonny Scot: or, The yielding lassAs I sat at my spinning-wheel"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(8b)b09245Advice to the maidens of London: to forsake their fantastical top-knotsNow you young females that follows the mode"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(1a)b09245Advice to the maidens of London: to forsake their fantastical top-knotsNow you young females that follows the mode"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(1b)b09247[The shepherd and the king, and of Gillian the shepherds wife]In elder time there as of yore"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(20a)b09249The bride's burialCome mourn, come mourn with me"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(20b)b09251The batchelors ballad, or, A remedy against loveNo more silly Cupid"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(21a)b09253Buxome Nan the millers daughterYoung Nancy the daughter of Ralph at the mill"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(21b)b09255The beautiful shepherdess of Arcadia. A new pastoral songThere was a shepherd's daughter"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(34b)b09257The constant young mans resolution: or, Love's victory over CupidOnce I lov'd a bonny lass, rare in complexion"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(22b)b09257The constant young mans resolution: or, Love's victory over CupidOnce I lov'd a bonny lass, rare in complexion"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(23a)b09259Cælia's kind answer to Corydon's complaintO what's the matter"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(23br)b09261The crafty miss, or, An excise-man well fittedThere was an excise-man so fine"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(23bv)b09263The bloody vintner: or, Cruelty rewarded with justiceOh! it would make a Christians heart to ake"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(24a)b09265Charming Phillis. Or, The disloyal loverSmilling [sic] Phills [sic] has an air"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(25a)b09267Chastities conquest; or, No trusting before marriage. A new songCanst thou not weave bonelace"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(25b)b09269Celia's answer to Amintors lamentationTis better then so"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(26b)b09271Cupid's courtesie: or, The young gallant foil'd at his own weaponThro' the cool shady woods"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(27a)b09273Clorinda's complaint: or, The forsaken ladies lamentationWhen Phoebus with his golden rays"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(27b)b09275A memorable song on the unhappy hunting in Chevy-chase, between earl Piercy of England and earl Dowglas of ScotlandGod prosper long our noble king"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(28a)b09277The complaining shepherde[ss] satisfied at last: or, Love lost and found againOne summers night when all alone"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(28b)b09279Cupids tragedy: being Corydon's courtship; or, Philomels exaltation[P]ritty Phillomel was so charming"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(29a)b09281Constance and Anthony, or, An admirable northern storyTwo lovers in the north"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(29b)b09283The coy cook-maid, who was courted importunately by Irish, Welsh, Spanish, French and Dutch, but at last was conquered by a poor English taylorJoan scrub'd up her rooms, made all things clean"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(2a)b09285Advice to young gentlemen; [o]r, An answer to the Ladies of LondonAll jolly blades that inhabit the town"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(2b)b09287An answer to Nanny O; or, The happy agreement between the two Scotch lovers, Willy & NancyArt thou so loyal to thy love"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(30a)b09289An excellent ballad, intituled The constancy of SusannaThere was a man in Babylon"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(30b)b09291The constant maids resolution: or The damsels loyal love to a seamanAn amorous damsel in Bristol city"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(31a)b09293The constant couple, or, The glory of true loveOf late I did walk in a pleasant fair day"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(31b)b09295Crums of comfort for the youngest sisterI have a good old father at home"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(32a)b09297The constant maidens resolution: or Silver and gold can't buy true loveI am a young damosel"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(32b)b09299The courteous carman, and the amorous maid: or, The carman's whistleAs I abroad was walking"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(33a)b09301The constant maids resolution: or The damsels loyal love to a seamanAn amorous damsel in Bristol city"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(33b)b09303[T]he country lasses good counsel to all her fellow-maids[Come] all you young damsels where ever you dwell"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(34a)b09305The country damsels resolution; or, Her worthy esteem of the farmerA beautiful damsel, but eighteen years old"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(35a)b09307The country-mans care in choosing a wife: or, A young batchelor hard to be pleasedI am a brisk youngster"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(35b)b09309The country maidens lamentation for the loss of her taylorThere came up a lass from a country town"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(36a)b09311Corydon and Clovis: or, The wanton sheepherdessAs Clovis full of harmless thought"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(36b)b09313The comical wagerA lawyer in Devonshire marry'd a wife"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(37a)b09315Coridon and Parthenia. The languishing shepherd made happy. Or, Faithful love rewardedWhen busie Fame o'er all the plain"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(37b)b09317Cordial advice: to all rash young men, who think to advance their decaying fortunes by navigationYou merchant men of Billinsgate [sic]"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(38a)b09319The courteous carman; and the amorous maid: or, The carman's whistleAs I abroad was walking"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(38b)b09321The country miss new come in fashion: or, A farewel to the pockifi'd town missGive me the lass thot's [sic] true country bred"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(39a)b09323The crafty miss of London: or, The fryar well fittedA fryar was walking in Exeter-street"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(39b)b09325Cupids trapan: or, The scorner scorn'd: or, Willow turn'd into carnationOnce did I love a bonny bonny bird"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(3a)b09327The age & life of manAs I was wandring all alone"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(3b)b09329The Algier slaves releasment: or, The unchangeable boat-swainOf a constant young seaman, a story I'll tell"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(40b)b09331The covetous mother. Or the terrible over-throw of two loyal loversThere was a wealthy young squire"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(41a)b09333The cuckold's lamentation of a bad wifeYoung batchelours all, come hear this new song"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(41b)b09335Charons kindness, or, The languishing lass releas'd from her sorrowful destinyAs I was ranging the forrest of fancy"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(42a)b09337Cumberland laddy[:] or, Willy and Nelly of the NorthThere was a lad in Cumberland"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(42b)b09339Crums of comfort for the youngest sisterI have a good old father at home"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(43a)b09341Cumberland Nelly. Or, The North countrey loversThere was a lass in Cumberland"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(43b)b09343Cumberland laddy: or, Willy and Nelly of the NorthThere was a lad in Cumberland"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(44a)b09345Cupids conquest: or, Will the shepherd, and fair Kate of the Green; both united together in pure loveNow am I tost on waves of love"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(44b)b09347Cupids victory over the virgins hearts, or, Love in its coloursWhere's my shepherd (my love) hey-ho"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(45a)b09349Cupids court of equityWhen first I bid my love good morrow"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(45b)b09351The citizens vindication against the down right countrey-man (alias Boobee)What silly senseless countrey clown"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(46a)b09353Cupids corutesie [sic]: or, The young gallant foild at his own weaponThrough the cool shady woods"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(46b)b09355Corridons complaint. For Coelia's unkindnessAll in the morning"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(47a)b09357Cupids cure: or, An answer to Cupids crueltyAll in a shady grove"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(47b)b09359The charming ecchoAs I was walking all alone"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(48a)b09361Cupids kindness to constant Coridon, or, Fair Silvia wounded with a dartSilvia the fair by the side of a river"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(48b)b09363The crafty barber of DebtfordCome and hear my pleasant song"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(49b)b09365The Christians new victory over the Turks in Hungaria near the DraveRound boys a bumper to Lorrain"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(4a)b09367All for love, or, The happy match betwixt Jockey and JennyAs Jockey and Jenny one evening were walking"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(4b)b09369The answer to the buxome virgin, or, The farmer well-fitted, for slighting his first love honest JoanThe country farmer is now undone"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(50a)b09371Cupids trappan: or, Up the green forrest. The scorner scorned; or, Willow turn'd into cornationOnce did I love and a bonny bonny bird"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(50b)b09373Charming Amintas, or, The yielding virginWhen first Amintas su'd for a kiss"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(51a)b09375Daniel Cooper; or, The High-land laddyThere's ne'r a lad in our town, that's worth an ounce of powder"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(51b)b09377The doubting virgin, and the constant young-manOh my dearest do not slight me"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(52a)b09379The daughters complaint, to her mother, for a husbandAs I walkt forth upon a day"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(66b)b09379The daughters complaint, to her mother, for a husbandAs I walkt forth upon a day"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(52b)b09381Damon and Celia, or, The languishing lover comfortedNo, no, 'tis in vain"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(53a)b09383The Debtford frolick, or, A hue-and-cry after shag-breechesOne night when blustring winds blew cold"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(53b)b09385The Devonshire damsels frollickTom and William with Ned and Ben"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(54a)b09387The Debtford wedding. Or, The mad marriage between Peg and MollAt Debtford there was such a wedding"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(54b)b09389The dispairing maiden reviv'd by the return of her dearest loveAs I walkt forth to take the air"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(55a)b09391The delights of the bottle or, The town-gallants declaration for women and wineThe delights of the bottle, & charms of good wine"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(55b)b09393The despairing loverBreak heart and dye, I may no longer live"
Bodleian Douce2Douce Ballads 1(55b)b09393A constant and a kind maidContent thy self my love and do not dye"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(56a)b09396Diddle, diddle. Or, The kind country loversLavenders green, didle, didle"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(56b)b09398The disturbed ghost: or, The wonderful appearance of the ghost, or spirit of Edward Avon ... to his son-in-law F.G. and his own son W.AGood Christian people all pray lend an ear"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(57b)b09400The downfall of William Grismond, or, A lamentable murther by him committed at Lainterdine ... the 22 of March, 1650O come you wilful young men"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(58a)b09402The dispairing lovers address to Charon, for a passage to the Elizium shades; or, the Fond lovers lamentation for the unkindness of SilviaCharon make haste, and ferry me over"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(58b)b09404The undutiful daughter of Devonshire: or, The careful kind indulgent fathers entreaties for her to forsake her lover a spend-thrift, and to embrace a farmers hopeful sonBehold I am an aged man"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(59b)b09406The distressed damsels downfall by a deceitful youngmanYou pritty maidens all"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(5a)b09408Amintas, or, The constant shepherds complaintChast thoughts within my love-sick breast"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(5b)b09410An answer to the wealthy grasier; or, An account of the pleasant passages on the wedding-dayDid you not hear of a wedding of late?"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(60a)b09412The doting old dad, or, The unequal match betwixt a rich muckworm of fourscore and ten, and a young lass scarce nineteenThere was a young damsel of late"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(60b)b09414A description of this ageO what a wicked sinful age is this!"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(61a)b09416Doubtful Robin; or, Constant Nanny. A new balladDearest Nanny prithee tell me"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(61b)b09418The difficult French-man's unsuccessful adventers; or, A new ballad of a finical monsieur, who came to marry an English lady, but could find none for his purposeMy pockets begar, were lin'd very well"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(62a)b09420The doubting virgins satisfaction: or, The maids answerDearest know I do not slight thee"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(62b)b09422The downfall of dancing; or, The overthrow of three fidlers, and three bagg-pipe-playersThree pipers, and three fidlers too"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(63a)b09424The down-right wooing of honest John & BettyWell me my pritty Betty"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(63b)b09426The despairing youths grief crowned with joy and happiness, by the return of his dear loveAdieu my dear whom I adore"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(64a)b09428The dyer deceiv'd; or, The crafty wives policyAll you that to merriment now are inclind"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(64b)b09430Dicks loyalty to his true love Nancy: or, A famous weddingDick resolved to court young Nan"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(65a)b09432The dyers destiny: or, The loving wife's help in time of needA dyers wife she was a dainty curious doe"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(65b)b09434The dumb lady; or, No, no, not I: I'le answerUnderneath a little mountain"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(66a)b09436The dying damsels doleful destiny: or, True love requited with evilAmong the violets, fair lillies and roses"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(67a)b09438The dying tears of a true lover forsaken, made on his death- bed, the hour before his deathThose gentle hearts that true love crave"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(67b)b09440The downfall of Thomas Caress: or, The fatal fruits of disloyal loveCome all you faithless lovers"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(68)b09442The enchanted lover or, Celia triumphantAh! how pleasant are the charms of love"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(69a)b09444The English fortune-tellerYou young-men that want skill in wooing"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(6a)b09446Amintas and Claudia, or the merry shepherdessCalm was the evening and clear was the sky"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(6b)b09448Amorett and Phillis or Two to one is oddsAs Amoret with Phillis sate"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(70a)b09450Evan's gamesome frollick; or, Peter's sorrowful lamentation for the loss of his JennyCome listen a while, and I here will unfold"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(70b)b09452The Easter wedding; or, The bridegrooms joy and happiness compleated, in his kind and constant bridePray now attend to this ditty"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(71a)b09454The extravagant spend-thrift, or, wit dearly boughtAttend a while and I will declare"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(71b)b09456The enchanted lover or, Celia triumphantAh! how pleasant are the charms of love"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(72a)b09458Fair Margaret's misfortune, or, Sweet William's frightful dreams on his wedding night: with the sudden death and burial of those noble loversAs it fell out on a long summer's day"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(72b)b09460The famous fight at Malago: or, the Englishmens victory over the SpaniardsCome all you brave sillors [sic]"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(73a)b09462Faithful Damon; or, Fair Celia obtainedLately in a shady bower"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(73b)b09464The faithful lovers: or, Tommy and Betty's declarationsTommy and his love were walking"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(74a)b09466The faithful lovers downfal: or, The death of fair Phillis who killed her self for loss of her PhilanderAh! cruel bloody fate"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(74b)b09468A friends advice, in an excellent ditty, concering [sic] the variable changes in this worldWhat if a day, or a moneth, or a yeare"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(75a)b09470The faithful shepherdessAmintas was walking one evening alone"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(75b)b09472The frantick lover: or, The wandering young manYou are so fair and cruel too"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(76a)b09474The diseased maiden loverAs I went forth one summers day"
Bodleian Douce2Douce Ballads 1(76a)b09474The faithless loverWhen I had seen this virgins end"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(76b)b09477[A new love-song, and a true love-song made of a young] man and a maiden fair whose dwelling is now in Northampton-shireLoyal lovers listen well"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(77a)b09479Father a child that's none of my ownIf every woman was serv'd in her kind"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(78a)b09481Fedelia's lamentation, or, A lady bewailing her unfortunate loveYou ladies draw near"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(78b)b09483Flora's farewel: or, The shepherds love passion songFlora farewel I needs must go"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(79a)b09485The female warriorCome all you jovial buxome girls"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(79b)b09487The faithfull woings [sic] of two country loversAs I was walking forth of late"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(7a)b09489Amintor's answer to Parthenia's complaint: or, The wronged shepherds vindicationUnder a pleasant willow shade"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(7b)b09491Advice to batchelors, or, A caution to be careful in their choiceBoth Robert and Richard, nay, William and Ned"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(80a)b09493Flora's farewell. Or, The shepherds love passion songFlora farewel, I needs must go"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(80b)b09495A famous sea-fight between Captain Ward and the RainbowStrike up ye lusty gallants"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(81a)b09497The forc'd marriage. Or, unfortunate CeliaTo what great distress"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(81b)b09499The fair maid of Islington: or, The London vintner over- reach'dThere was a fair maid at Islington"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(82a)b09501The forlorn damselCome pitty a damsel distressed"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(82b)b09503The [f]aithful lovers of the WestWhy should I thus complain of thee?"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(83a)b09505The forlorn loverA week before Easter"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(83b)b09507The famous flower of serving-men. Or The lady turn'd servingYou beauteous ladies great and small"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(84a)b09509The fox-chace: or, The huntsman's harmony; by the noble duke of Buckingham's hounds, &cAll in a morning fair"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(84b)b09511The false-hearted glover; or, Fool and knave well fittedPray now attend and listen a while"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(85a)b09513The fryer well-fitted: or, A pretty jest that once befel, how a maid put a fryer to cool in the wellAs I lay musing all alone"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(85b)b09515The down-right country-man; or, The faithful dairy-maidI am a down-right country-man"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(86a)b09517The gallant seaman's resolution: whose full intent was, to try his fortune at sea, and at his return marry his lanlady [sic]A gallant youth at Gravesend liv'd"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(86b)b09519The good-fellows frolick; or, Kent-street clubbHere is a crew of jovial blades"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(87a)b09521The galant seamans return from the Indies, or the happy meeting of two faithful loversI am a stout seaman newly come on shore"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(87b)b09523A godly warning for all maidens, by the example of Gods judgement shewed upon one Jermans wife of CliftonYou dainty dames so finely fram'd"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(88a)b09525The glorious conquest: or, The repeated victory of the right honourable the earl of MarlboroughHere is joyful news come o'er"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(88b)b09527The gallant seaman's resolutin [sic]: whose full intent was to try his fortune at sea, and at his return marry his landladyA gallant youth at Gravesend liv'd"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(89a)b09529Good admonitions, or Wholesome counselGood people I wish you a while to attend"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(89b)b09531Good luck at last: or, The art of scorning discoveredAlexis. How long Elisa shall I mourn"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(8a)b09533A new ballad of an amorous coachmanI went to the fair to pick out a wife"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(90a)b09535Good counsell for all maidsYou pretty maidens listen well"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(90b)b09537A good wife is a portion every day or, A dialogue discovering a good wife from a badCome young men and listen to what I'le you show"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(91a)b09539The good wives fore-cast, or, The kind and loving mothers counsel to her daughter after marriageMy daughter dear, now since you are become a bride"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(91b)b09541A good wife is worth gold: or, A good wife is a comfort to a manAll young-men come hearken a while if you please"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(92a)b09543The great boobeeMy friends if you will understand"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(92b)b09545A pleasant song of the valiant deeds of chivalry, atchieved by that noble knight, Sir Guy of WarwickWas ever knight for ladies sake"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(93a)b09547The happy man; or, Content is a continual feastAll you that desire most happy to be"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(93b)b09549The hasty wedding; or, Williams patience rewardedSitting with my dearest dear"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(94a)b09551Heartless Harry: or, Dolls earnest desire to be marryedDoll was ganging to the field"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(94b)b09553The hasty damosel. Or, Her worthy praise of her beloved William, a seamanMother, pray when shall I marry"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(95a)b09555The Hartford-shire damosel in great distressYou pritty damsels fair and young"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(95b)b09557An excellent sonnet of the unfortunate loves of Hero and LeanderHero. How fares my dear Leander?"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(96a)b09559Hey for our town, but a fig for Zommerset-shire or, The beggars delight, and hey for the boozing KenIn winter time when flowers do fade"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(97a)b09561The Huntington-shire plow-man: or, The plowmans complaint for the loss of his hearts delightYoung-men and maids I pray attend"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(97b)b09563The huntsman's delight: or, The forresetrs [sic] pleasant pastimeCome all you young maidens and lend an ear"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(99a)b09565Jack Had-lands lamentationTo all good-fellows I'le declare"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(99b)b09567Joan's ale is new; or: A new merry medlyThere was a jovial tinker"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(9a)b09569The amorous shepherd, and coy shepherdess, or, An answer to Amintas and ClaudiaClear was the morning and azure the skie"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(9b)b09571Amintor's answer to Parthenia's complaint: or, The wronged shepherds vindicationUnder a pleasant willows shade"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(137a)b09573The love-sick young man, and witty maid: or, An amorous dialogue between William and BettyAll you that loyal lovers are"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(138a)b09575The lovers lamentable tragedyTender hearts of London city"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(138b)b09577True love unvail'd, or, The coy lady over-come at lastDown in a valley where nymphs are a playing"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(227a)b09577True love unvail'd, or, The coy lady over-come at lastDown in a valley where nymphs are a playing"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(139a)b09579The lovers farewel to his unconstant mistrisAll in a morning clear and fair"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(139b)b09581The lovers happiness, or Nothing venture, nothing haveMan. Oh my dearest come away"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(140a)b09583The love sports of wanton Jemmy and simpering Jenny; or The servingman and his mistriss the chamber-maidTell me Jenny, tell me roundly"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(140b)b09585The lusty miller's recreation: or, The buxome females chief delightThe good-wife her daughter did send to the miller"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(141)b09587The Low-country soldier: or, His humble petition at his return into England, after his bold adventures in bloody battelsGood your worship cast an eye"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(142a)b09589The lunatick lover: or, The young man's call to grim King of the ghosts for cureGrim King of the ghosts make hast"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(142b)b09591Lady Isabella's tragedy; or, The step-mother's crueltyThere was a lord of worthy fame"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(143a)b09593The lusty fryer of FlandersNot long ago from hence I went"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(144a)b09597The maidens fairing, or, A pattern pickt out against young menCome all you young girls in town or in city"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(144b)b09599The married wives complaint. Or, The hasty bride repents her bargainI am a poor married wife God knows"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(145a)b09601The maidens sad complaint for want of a husbandO when shall I be married"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(145b)b09603The manner of the Kings tryal at Westminster-hall, by the High court of justiceKing Charles was once a prince of a great state"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(146a)b09605The maiden's vindication: or, An answer to O so ungrateful a creatureHow can you call me ungrateful"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(146b)b09607The mistaken lover: or, The supposed ungrateful creature, appears a true pattern of loyaltyOh so ungrateful a creature"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(147b)b09609The maidens delight: or, A dainty new dialogue, &cMan. I am a jovial batcheler"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(148b)b09611The mistaken mid-wife, or, Mother Mid-night finely brought to bedA midwife lately in this town"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(149a)b09613The married-mans best portion: or, A new song plainly setting forth the excellency, and incomparable worth of a good wifeAmongst those worldly joyes, of which"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(149b)b09615A mad marriage; or, The female fancy of DebtfordYou lasses of London attend me"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(150a)b09617The married mans complaint who took a shrow instead of a saintWas ever poor man mistaken so"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(150b)b09619Mans filicity, and misery, which is a good wife, and a bad; Or the best, and the worst, discoursed in a dialogue between Edmund and DavidEdmund. Kind couzen David prethee stay"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(151a)b09621The master-piece of love songsIt was a bold keeper"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(151b)b09623The married wives complaint of her unkind husband; or, A caution for maids to beware how they marryCome all young maids that are to wed"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(152a)b09625The May-day country mirth. Or, The young lad and lasses innocent recreationJoan from the maypole away let's run"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(153a)b09627The merry broomfield: or, The west country wagerA noble young squire that liv'd in the west"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(153b)b09629A market for young men: or, A publick sale in sundry places in and about LondonYou single men all whose money is small"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(154)b09631The merry hay-makers, or Pleasant pastime, between the young- men and maids, in the pleasant meadowsIn our country, in our country"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(155a)b09633The merry mans resolution, or, A London frollickIf young men and maidens will listen a while"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(155b)b09635The mourning conquest: or, The womans sad complaint, and doleful cryAs I did walk abroad one time"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(156a)b09637Merry Tom of all trades; or, A trick to get money at every dead liftMy name is Tom of all trades"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(156b)b09639A merry new dialogue between a courteous young knight, and a gallant milk-maidAs I walked forth one summers day"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(157b)b09641The mournful lovers last farewel, or, Martellus and Selindra's fatesOne night when all the village slept"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(158a)b09643The modish whore; or, Wee'l raise up our honour againI am a knights lady and newly decay'd"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(158b)b09645A new song of Moggies jealousie, or, Jockies vindicationThere was an a bonny young lad"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(159a)b09647The master and daughter; or A dialogue betwixt them composed in verseMother. Why how Nan, what is the reason"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(159b)b09649The merry maid of Shoreditch, her resolution and good counsel to all her fellow maidsYou young maids all, where e're you be"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(160a)b09651The mournful shepherd: or Torment of loving, and not being lov'd againCould man his wish obtain"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(160b)b09653Tis money makes a man, or, The good fellows follyOh what a madness 'tis to borrow or lend"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(161a)b09655The necessitated virginWhat shall I do in this deep distress"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(161b)b09657A new ballad shewing how a prince of England loved the kings daughter of FranceIn the days of old"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(162a)b09659The new courtierUpon the Change where merchants meet"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(162b)b09661The noble gallant, or An answer to Long days of absence, &cThink not my dear thou shalt be absent long"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(163a)b09663An admirable new northern story of two constant loversTwo lovers in the North"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(163b)b09665Northern Nanny or the loving lasses lamentationOn Easter Monday last"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(164a)b09667The new Scotch-jigg: or The bonny cravatAs Johnny met Jenny a going to play"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(164b)b09669A new Scotch ballad of jealous Nanny: or False-hearted Willy turn'd trueMy own dear Nanny, my fair eyne"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(165a)b09671The new way of marriage: or A pleasant contract between John and KateDearest do, you easily may"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(165b)b09673The new married couple or A friendly debate between the countrey farmer and his buxome wifeDear Gill I ne'r thought until last night"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(166a)b09675Newes from Hide-park: or A very merry passage which happen'd betwixt a North country gentleman, and a very gaudy gallant lady of pleasureOne evening a little before it was dark"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(166b)b09677The nightingale's song: or The soldier's rare musick, and maid's recreationAs I walkt forth one sunshining-day"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(167a)b09679The North country miller outwitted; or A caution to all millers how they grind in other mills than their ownYou millers, and taylors, and weavers, each one"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(167b)b09681Neptune's raging fury: or The gallant seaman's sufferingsYou gentlemen of England, that live at home at ease"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(168a)b09683The Northern ditty: or The Scotch-man out-witted by the country damselCold and raw the North did blow"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(168b)b09685A noble riddle wisely expounded: or The maids answer to the knights questionsThere was a lady i' th' North country"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(169a)b09687The old abbot and king OlfreyIn old times past there was a king we read"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(169b)b09689An excellent ballad of the mercers son of Midhurst, and the clothiers daughter of GuildfordThere was a wealthy man, in Sussex he did dwell"
Bodleian Douce2Douce Ballads 2(169b)b09689A ballad, intituled The Old man's complaint against his wretched sonAll you that fathers be"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(170a)b09692The old maid mad for a husband or The journey-man shooe- maker's favours turn'd to misfortunesAll you that are willing right merry to be"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(170b)b09694The old woman's resolution: or A dialogue betwixt Jack Drumbold and his old granny GregoryThere was an old woman then"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(171a)b09696A most excellent ballad of an old man and his wife who in their want and misery sought to their children for succourIt was an old man and his poor wife, in great distress did fall"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(171b)b09698Old mans wishIf I live to grow old"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(172a)b09700The old mans sayings concerning the alteration of the timesWhen I was a young-man as some of you be"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(172b)b09702An old song of the old courtier of the kings, with a new song of a new courtier of the kingsAn old song made, of an old aged pate"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(173a)b09704The painter's pastime: or A woman defin'd after a new fashionAssist me Appolo, and help my conceit"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(173b)b09706The praise of saylors is here set forthAs I lay musing in my bed"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(174a)b09708Parthenia's complaint: or The forsaken shepheardessSitting beyond a rivers side"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(174b)b09710Popery unvaildHold fast thy sword and scepter Charles"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(175a)b09712Parthenia's complaint: or The forsaken shepherdessSitting beyond a rivers side"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(175b)b09714The politick wife: or The devil out-witted by a womanOf all the plagues upon the earth"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(176a)b09716The passionate damsel; or, The true miss of a manI am a young maid of beauty bright"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(176b)b09718The pensive lover or The damosels crosses crown'd with comfortO pity a harmless maid"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(177a)b09720The passionate lover; or The damosel's grief, crown'd with comfortsSighs and groans and mellancholy moans"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(177b)b09722The plow-man's reply to the merry milk-maid's delightI am a plow-man brisk and young"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(178a)b09724Phancies Phoenix. Or, The peerless paragon of the timesCome all you batchelors so brave"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(178b)b09726A courtly new ballad of the princely wooing of the fair maid of London by king EdwardFair angel of England thy beauty most bright"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(179a)b09728A new and true ballad of the poet's complaint: or, A new song to a new tune, of a young wench living in HolbournFaith I'm a dog if I can guess"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(179b)b09730The prodigal son converted, or, The young-man return'd from his ramblesThe delights & the pleasures of a man without care"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(180a)b09732The poets news-years-gift [sic]: or, A pleasant poem in praise of old sackCome hither learned sisters"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(180b)b09734The politick maid of Suffolk: or, The young lawyer out- wittedCome young men and maidens"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(181a)b09736[P]oor Robin's miserable misfortunes. Or, The late experience of a golden-plaister to be a perfect cure of a painful melodyNow did you not hear of the wooing of late"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(181b)b09738The pollitick countrey-manSince women they are grown so bad"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(182a)b09740The popish Tories confession: or, An answer to The Whiggs exaltationA pox of [sic] Whigs, we'l now grow wise"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(182b)b09742A pleasant jigg betwixt Jack and his mistress: or, The young carman's courage cool'd by the suddain approach, of his master, who found him too kind to his mistressA carman of late"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(183a)b09744The power and pleasure of love[All] joy to fair Psyche in this happy place"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(184a)b09746The famous battle between Robin Hood, and th[e] curtal fryarIn summer time when leaves grow green"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(184b)b09748The ruined loversMars shall to Cupid now submit"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(185a)b09750Robin Hood, & Allin of DaleCome listen to me, you gallants so free"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(186a)b09752Roger and Mary: or, the loving couple in a great engagementAs Roger and Mary were toyling"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(186b)b09754The rich farmers ruineA wealthy man a farmer, who had corn great store"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(187a)b09756Rogers renown: or, The fourth and last merry ditty of Cold and rawRoger did a letter send"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(187b)b09758The ruin'd loversMars shall to Cupid now submit"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(188b)b09760Stand too't Whetston-park ladies: or; The countrey lasses farewel to sorrowI am a brave lass, and I travel'd about"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(189b)b09762Shall I? shall I? No, noPretty Betty now come to me"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(190a)b09764The Scotch lasses constancy: or Jenny's lamentation for the death of JockeyTwa bonny ladds were Sawny and Jockey"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(190b)b09766The scolding wives vindication: or, An answer to the Cuckold's complaintI have been abus'd of late"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(191b)b09768Strephon and Clea: or, Love in its primeLovely and charming Clea lay"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(192a)b09770The Scotch rebellion. Or, Jennys lamentation for parting with JockeyWhen Scotch rebellion pusht at the crown"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(192b)b09772The Scotch currant: or, The tying of Johnny's cravant [sic]As Johnny met Jenny on a summers day"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(193a)b09774The Scotch wedding, or, A short and pretty way of wooingIn January last, upon a Munday on the morn"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(193b)b09776The souldier's second letter to his loveNow my love and dearest jewel"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(194a)b09778The Scotch wooing of Willy and NannyAs I went forth one morning fair"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(194b)b09780The scornful maid, and the constant young-manAll hail, all hail, thou lady gay"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(195a)b09782The Scotch wooing: or, Jockey of the Lough, and Jenny of the LeeDear Jockey's gone to the wood"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(195b)b09784The soldiers fortune: or The taking of MardikeWhen first Mardike was made a prey"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(196a)b09786The seamans adieu to his pritty Betty, living near Wapping; or, A pattern of true loveSweet William and pritty Betty"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(196b)b09788The seaman's only delight: shewing the brave fight between the George-Aloe, the Sweepstakes and certain French men at seaThe George Aloe and the Sweepstakes too"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(197a)b09790The seamans frolick: or, A cooler for the captainCaptain Robert is gone to sea"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(197b)b09792Strephon and Cloris: or, The coy shepherd and kind shepherdessAh! Cloris awake"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(198a)b09794The seamans return to his sweetheart; or, The constant lovers happy agreement'Tis this eighteen months now since I"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(198b)b09796The surprized shepherdessThere was an a bonny young lass"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(199a)b09798The seamans song of Captain Ward, the famous pyrate of the world, and an English man bornGallants you must understand"
Bodleian Douce2Douce Ballads 2(199a)b09798The seaman's song of Dansekar the Dutchman, his [robbe]ries done at seaSing we (seamen) now and then"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(199b)b09801The skilful doctor of Gloucestershire or A new way to take physickA country farmar [sic] as 'tis said"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(200a)b09803The second part of the new Scotch-jigg: or, Jenny's reply, to Johnny's cravatAs Jenny sate under a siccamore tree"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(200b)b09805A sweet and pleasant sonnet, entituled My mind to me a kingdom isMy mind to me a kingdom is"
Bodleian Douce2Douce Ballads 2(200b)b09805A proper new ballad of a dream of a sinner, being very sore troubled with the assaults of SatanIn slumbering sleep I lay"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(201a)b09808The love-sick serving-manE're since I saw Clorinda's eyes"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(201b)b09810The skilfull doctor; or, The compleat mountebankCome here you brave gallants, of fame and renown"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(202a)b09812The shepherds complaint: and the comforting shepherdessOh Cupid thou now art too cruel"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(202b)b09814The subtil miss of London: or, The ranting Hector well fitted by this cunning missA miss who near London did set up her trade"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(203b)b09816The secret lovers: or, The jealous father beguil'dA dainty spruce young gallant"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(204a)b09818An excellent ditty called the shepherds wooing fair DulcinaAs at noon Dulcina rested"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(204b)b09820The life and death of Sir Hugh of the GrimeAs it befel upon one time"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(205a)b09822The shepherds unconstancyUnfortunate Clea now e'ne broken-hearted"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(205b)b09824The shepherd's ingenuity: or, The praise of the green gownAmongst the pleasant shady bowers"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(206a)b09826Shrowsbury for meCome listen young gallants of Shrowsbury fair town"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(206b)b09828The Scottish lasses complaint for Sawny's unkindness: or, Her constant resolution in distressSawny was talle, and of noble race"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(207b)b09830The Suffolk miracle or A relation of a young man who a month after his death appeared to his sweetheartA wonder stranger ne'r was known"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(208a)b09832A new ballad of the souldier and PeggyIt was a brave souldier that long liv'd at wars"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(208b)b09834The Scotch wooing. Or, Jockey of the Lough, and Jenny of the LeeDear Jockey's gone to the wood"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(209a)b09836The sorrowful damsels lamentation for want of a husbandI am a poor maiden lives in great distress"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(209b)b09838A new ballad of the souldier and PeggyIt was a brave souldier that long liv'd in wars"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(210a)b09840The Spanish lady's loveWill you hear a Spanish lady"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(210b)b09842The wounded lover's lamentation to SilviaYou I love, (by Jove) I do"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(211a)b09844A strange encounter of two lovers, or, The dying maid reviv'dDown in a cypress grove as I was lying"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(211b)b09846[The Spanish ladies love]Will you hear a Spanish lady"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(212a)b09848The success of the two English travellers, newly arrived at LondonAs we was a ranging upon the salt seas"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(212b)b09850The squire's grief crown'd with comfort: or, Nectar preferr'd before scornfull CynthiaAre the fates so unkind"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(213a)b09852Tom Browns delight. Or, The good fellows frolickIt was my chance to be"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(213b)b09854The two faithful loversMan. Farewel my hearts delight"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(214)b09856Tom and Rogers contract: or what Devon farmers use to actAs Tom met Roger upon the road"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(215a)b09858Tobys delight, or, An incouragement for poor young-men and maidsThou art she whom I love dearly"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(215b)b09860The taylors vindication; or, An answer to the War-like taylorOf late there was a false old knave"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(216a)b09862Tom and Will, or, The shepherds sheepfoldTom and Will were shepherds swains"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(216b)b09864A merry dialogue betwen [sic] Thomas and John. In the praise, and dispraise of women, and wineThomas. Some women are like to try wine"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(217a)b09866To her brown beardYou pretty ladies all"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(217b)b09868The tender citizens, or London young mens kindnessesYoung mens hearts of London city"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(218a)b09870The tormented lovers admonitionCassandra's beauty charm'd mine eye"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(218b)b09872A turn-coat of the timesAs I was walking through Hide-park as I us'd to do"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(219a)b09874The trappan'd maiden: or, The distressed damselGive ear unto a maid"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(219b)b09876The true lovers good-morrowIn the month of February"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(220a)b09878The trapann'd maultster; or, The crafty ale-wifeDraw near and here attend a while"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(220b)b09880The true loves joy, or, The reward of constancyHark Charon, come away"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(221a)b09882The trappaner trappand, or, A cunning gossip caught in a trapYou female trappanners I pray you draw near"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(221b)b09884[A mournful carol: or an Elegy lamentating the] tragick ends of two unfortunate faithfull lovers, Frankin and CordeliusFrankin my loyal friend, O hone, O hone"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(222a)b09886The true lovers joy: or, A dialogue between a seaman and his loveHark, Charon, come away"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(223a)b09888The true lovers glory: or, An amorous meeting betwixt Thomas and MaryOf late as I walked by a sweet greenwood side"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(223b)b09890The two faithful loversFarewel my heart's delight"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(224a)b09892True love rewarded with loyalty: or, Mirth and joy after sorrow and sadnessAs I walkt forth to take the air"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(224b)b09894The tragedy of Hero and Leander: or, The two unfortunate loversCome mournful muse assist my quill"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(225a)b09896True love rewarded with loyalty: or, Mirth and joy, after sorrow and sadnessAs I walk forth to take the air"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(225b)b09898The true lovers knot untiedAs I to Ireland did pass"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(226a)b09900True love will never decay or The dispairing young man revived. [with] The second part to the same tune. Or, The scornful maid convertedAs I was wandring all alone"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(226b)b09902Loves unspeakable passion: or The youngman's answer to Tender hearts of London cityHow can I conceal my passion"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(227b)b09904Times darling, or, A love worth likingYou lovers where ere you be"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(228a)b09906The true lovers good-morrowIn the month of February"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(228b)b09908The two unfortunate lovers. A true relation of the lamentable end of John True and Susan MeaseAttend you lovers and give ear, unto my mournful song"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(229a)b09910True love requited: or, The bailiff's daughter of IslingtonThere was a youth, and a well-beloved youth"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(229b)b09912A turn-coat of the timesAs I was walking through Hide-park, as I us'd to do"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(230a)b09914True love requited. Or, The bayliffs daughter of IslingtonThere was a youth, and a well-belov'd youth"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(230b)b09916The true lovers lamentation: or, the Gallants complaint of his mistrisMy pretty dove, what makes this fatal change?"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(231a)b09918True love revealed; or, The coy lady overcome at the lastDown in a meadow where nymphs are a playing"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(231b)b09920Two-penny-worth of wit for a penny. Or, The bad husband turn'd thriftyAll company-keepers come hear what I say"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(232a)b09922Truths integrity; or, A curious northern ditty called Love will find out the wayOver the mountains and under the waves"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(232b)b09924The two constant lovers. Or, A pattern of true love, exprest in this dialogue between Samuel and SarahAs I by chance was walking"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(233a)b09926The unconstant lovers cruelty, or, The dying damosels dreadful destinyAs I walk'd forth one morning fair"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(233b)b09928The unconstant shepherd: or, The forsaken lasses lamentationOh! how can I be merry or glad"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(234b)b09930The unchangeable loversI have woo'd, and I have su'd"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(235a)b09932The virgin's complaint against young mens unkindnessI am so deep in love"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(235b)b09934The unfortunate lover: or, Merry Andrew's sad and wofull lamentation for the loss of his sweetheart JoanAlas! I am come to town"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(236a)b09936The valiant sea-mans happy return to his love, after a long seven years absenceWhen Sol did cast no light"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(236b)b09938A voyage to Virginia; or, The valiant soldiers fare-well to his loveMy pretty Betty, I now must leave thee"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(237a)b09940The virgins happiness: or, Love in triumphBlush not redder then the morning"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(237b)b09942The valiant seaman's happy return to his love, after a long seven years absenceWhen Sol did cast no light"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(238b)b09944The weavers request. Or, their just complaint against the rude rabble, that revile against the gentile mode now in fashionWe the brave weavers of ancient renown"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(239a)b09946The wanton virgins frighted; with the spy's downfal from the tree-top, to the pond-bottomYou that delight in a jocular song"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(239b)b09948The wealthy farmers choice, or, The beautiful damosels fortunate marriageNear a pleasant shady grove"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(243a)b09948The wealthy farmers choice, or, The beautiful damosels fortunate marriageNear a pleasant shady grove"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(240a)b09950The wandring Jews chronicle, or, The old historian his brief declaration ... of each coronation[When William duke] of Normandy"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(240b)b09952The Westminster loversFair Isabella mind me well"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(241a)b09954The wanton wife of BathIn Bath a wanton wife did dwell"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(241br)b09956The world's wonder! Or The prophetical fishI'le tell you of a wonder"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(241bv)b09958A loyal subjects admonition, or a true song of Brittains Civil warsGreat controversie hath been in England"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(242a)b09960The wanton vintner, and the subtile damoselYou that are with jests delighted"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(242b)b09962The west-country delight: or, Hey for Zommerset-shireIn summer time when flowers do sping [sic]"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(243b)b09964The woody queresters: or, The birds harmonyOh! says the cuckoo, loud and stout"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(244a)b09966The Welch wedding betwixt Ap-Shinkin and ShinnyNow sweet Shinny wilt thou be wed"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(244b)b09968The West country loversNow Sols bright shining light"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(249a)b09968The West country loversNow Sols bright shining light"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(245b)b09970The West-country damosels complaint: or, The faithful lovers last farewelWhen will you marry me William"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(246a)b09972The West countrey maids lamentation for the loss of her maiden-headLong time I lamented"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(246b)b09974A weeks loving, wooing, and wedding: or, Happy is that wooing that is not long a dooingOn Sunday Johnny went to church"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(247a)b09976The west-country delight: or, Hey for Zommerzet-shireIn summer time when flowers do spring"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(247b)b09978The woman to the plow and the man to the hen-roost, or, A fine way to cure a cot-queanBoth men and women listen well"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(248)b09980The West country nymph or the Loyal maid of BristolCome all you maidens fair"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(249b)b09982A warning for married womenThere dwelt a fair maid in the West"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(250a)b09984The West-country weaverGood people I marry'd a turbulent wife"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(250b)b09986The West-country maids adviceFair maids draw near to me a while"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(251ar)b09988Whipping-Tom turn'd citizen: or, The cracks terrorAgain the females plague is come"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(251av)b09990A true character of sundry trades and callings: or, A new ditty of innocent mirthNow gentlemen sit you all merry"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(251b)b09992The Windsor frolick: or, A hue and cry after a couple of maiden-headsTwo brisk country girls did agree"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(252a)b09994William's seven-years love compleated, with Katy's constancy and affectionLate abroad as I was walking"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(252b)b09996The Winchester wedding: or, Ralph of Reading and Black Bess of the GreenAt Winchester there was a wedding"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(253a)b09998The willow green: or, The distressed lovers complaint, because that his true love compassion doth wantYoung men and maids that live in love"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(253b)b10000The Westminster wedding or, Carltons epithalamiumWill you hear a German princesse"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(254b)b10002The West-country damosels complaint or, The faithful lovers last farewelWhen will you marry me William"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(255a)b10004Wit out-witted, or, The cheater cheatedJohn and Jone in one house did dwell"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(255b)b10006The womens just complaint: or, Mans deceitfulness in loveO love thou art a treasure"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(256a)b10008The witty plowman; or, The country wooing between honest John and his dearly beloved JoanYoung John the brisk plowman a wooing would ride"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(256b)b10010The Wiltshire wedding: between Daniel Do-well and Doll the dairy-maidAll in a misty morning"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(257a)b10012The woman warrierLet the females attend"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(257b)b10014The West-country revell; or, the Jovial crew of lads and lassesAll you that in mirth do delight"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(258a)b10016A wonderful example of Gods justice, shewed upon Jasper Conningham ... who was of opinion that there was neither God, nor devil, nor heaven, nor hellIt was a Scotch man"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(258b)b10018A worthy example of a vertuous wife, who fed her father with her own milkIn Rome I read a noble-man"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(259a)b10020The young gallants tutor or, An invitation to mirthAway with the causes of riches and cares"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(259b)b10022Young Jemmy: or, The princely shepheardYoung Jemmy was a lad"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(260a)b10024The young lover; or, A new way of wooingAs through St. Albones I did pass"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(260b)b10026Your humble servant madam. Being the flattering courtier, or, The cheating loverI am a blade"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(261a)b10028The young-mans complaint, or, An answer to The damosels tragedyNow for the loss of my amorous jewel"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(261b)b10030The young-mans lamentationMeeting's a pleasure, but parting's a grief"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(262a)b10032A young man put to his shifts: or, The ranting young mans resolutionOf late did I hear a young damsel complain"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(262b)b10034The young mans answer to the ladies of London's petition to the parliament of womenTo whom shall we go"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(263a)b10036The young mans joys compleated. Or, The coy damsel conquered by his pure love and loyaltyNow to my true lover Betty"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(263b)b10038The young mans vindication, against the Virgins complaintSweet virgin, hath disdain, mov'd you to passion"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(264a)b10040The young-mans vindication against The virgins complaintSweet virgin, hath disdain mov'd you to passion"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(264b)b10042The young man's counsellor: or, The most deserved praise of those sweet complexioned damosels of the black and brownAll thoughts of confusion forbear"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(265a)b10044The young-man put to his dumpsLate in the country as I abroad was walking"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(265b)b10046The young man and maids recreation or, The spring birds notesMy dearest lets walk through the meaddows this weather"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(266b)b10048A most excellent song of the love of young Palmus, and fair SheldraYoung Palmus was a ferry-man"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(267a)b10050[The midwi]ves ghostTo speak of murthers that have been committed in our sphear of late"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(267b)b10052[The cooper of Norfolk or A jest of a brewer and a cooper's wife]Attend my masters, and listen well"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(268a)b10054[Amintor's lamentation for Celia's unkindness]Since Celia's my foe"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(268b)b10056[None]No scornful beauty e'er shall boast"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(269a)b10058The Bedlam schoolmanIn a melancholy fancy out of my self"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(269b)b10060[The maid is the best that lies alone]You young maids that would live chary"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(270ba)b10062[A new ballad intituled The stout cripple of Cornwall]Of a stout cripple that kept the highway"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(270bb)b10064A sweet and pleasant sonnet, entituled My mind to me a kingdom isMy mind to me a kingdom is"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(271a)b10066The musical shepeherdess [sic]; or, Dorinda's lamentation for the loss of AmintasAdieu to the pleasures and follies of love"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(271b)b10068An excellent new song, intituled, The virtue of wineDiogenes, surly and proud"
Bodleian Douce2Douce Ballads 2(271b)b10068Hap me with thy petty-coatO Bell thy looks have killed my heart"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(272a)b10071[The virgins constancy; or The faithfull marriner,] who proved most loyall, though he seem'd a farinerHard hap had I, poor harmlesse maid"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(272b)b10073[The nobl]e-mans generous kindness, or The country-man's unexpected happiness[A noble man liv'd] near a village of late"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(273a)b10075A pleasant new dittie: entituled, Jone Clenlies new ordnary for three pence a meal, at the Signe of the Broom in Kent- street[Missing]"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(273c)b10077[The courageous ploughman, or,] [The citizens misfortune][There was a brave citizen walkt forth of late]"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(100a)b10079An excellent new ballad, intitl'd, The unfortunate love of a Lancashire gentleman, and the hard fortune of a fair young brideLook ye faithful lovers"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(100b)b10081The union of the red rose and the white; by a marriage between King Henry VII. and a daughter of King Edward IVWhen York and Lancaster made war"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(101a)b10083The virtuous wife's pattern, or a new way to cure wanton husbandsYou merry wives of London, whose husbands go astray"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(101b)b10085The virtuous wife of BristolCome, ail [sic] ye husbands lewd and wild"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(102a)b10087The virgin's A, B, C: or, An alphabet of virtuous admonitions for a chaste, modest and well govern'd maidAll you faithful virgins, to this song give ear"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(102b)b10089An excellent ballad, entitul'd, The wandring prince of TroyWhen Troy town for ten years wars"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(103a)b10091An old ballad of Whittington and his catHere I must tell the praise of worthy Whittington"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(103b)b10093The West-country frolick: or, Buxome Kate's merry intreaguePray did you not here [sic] of young frolicksome Kate?"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(104a)b10095A warning piece to England against pride and wickedness: being, The fall of Queen Eleanor, wife to Edward the firstWhen Edward was in England king"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(104b)b10097The wanton virgins frightened, with the spy's downfal from the tree-top to the pond-bottom; or The old man strangely surprized and bugbear'd by the black bandileers and buff- coatsYou that delight in a jocular song"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(105a)b10099The wandering young gentlewoman or, CatskinYou fathers and mothers, and children also"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(105b)b10101The Windsor ladyIn Windsor famous town did dwell"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(106a)b10103The Winchester wedding: or, Ralph of Reading, and Black Bess of the GreenAt Winchester there was a wedding"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(106b)b10105William and Prudence's overthrow: or, The Billingsgate merchant son's tragedyYou that ever felt, what it is to melt"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(107a)b10107The wandering Jews chronicle; or, A brief history of the remarkable passages from William the conqueror; to this present reignWhen William, duke of Normandy"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(107b)b10109The wanton wife of BathIn Bath a wanton wife did dwell"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(108a)b10111The woody choristers: or, The birds of harmony. In two partsOh! says the cuckow, loud and stout"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(108b)b10113A worthy example of a virtuous wifeIn Rome, I read a nobleman"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(109)b10115The Wednesbury cockingAt Wednesbury there was a cocking"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(10a)b10117The cooper of Norfolk, or, a Jest of a brewer and a cooper's wifeAttend my masters, and listen well"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(10b)b10119The covetous old mother; or, The terrible overthrow of two loyal loversThere was a wealthy young 'squire"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(110a)b10121The woody choristers: or, The birds harmony. In two partsOh! said the cuckow, loud and stout"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(110b)b10123Young Bateman's ghost; or, A godly warning to all maidensYou dainty dames so finely fram'd"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(111)b10125The Yarmouth tragedy; or, The constant loversLovers, I beg lend an ear to this story"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(112a)b10127The pedigree, education and marriage of Robin Hood with Clorinda, queen of Titbury-feastKind gentlemen, will you be patient awhile"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(112b)b10129The pedigree, education, and marriage of Robin Hood, with Clorinda, queen of Titbury feastKind gentlemen, will you be patient a while?"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(113a)b10131Robin Hood's delight; or a merry combat between Robin Hood, Little John, and Will. Scarlet, and three stout keepers in Sherwood forestThere's some will talk of lords and knights"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(113b)b10133The king's disguise, and true friendship with Robin HoodKing Richard hearing of the pranks"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(114a)b10135Robin Hood and the butcherCome all ye brave gallants and listen a while"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(114b)b10137Renowned Robin Hood: or, his archery truly related, in his exploits before queen CatherineGold ta'en from the king's harbingers"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(115a)b10139Robin Hood and the butcherCome here ye bold gallants and listen a while"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(115b)b10141Robin Hood and the shepherdAll gentlemen and yeomen good"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(116a)b10143Robin Hood and the shepherdAll gentlemen and yeomen good"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(116b)b10145Robin Hood and the shepherdAll gentlemen and yeomen good"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(117a)b10147The famous battle between Robin Hood and the Curtal-fryar, near Fountain-daleIn summer-time when leaves grow green"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(117b)b10149Robin Hood, Will Scarlet, and Little John: or, a Narrative of the victory obtain'd against the prince of Arragon and the two giantsNow Robin hood Will Scarlet and Little John"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(118a)b10151Robin Hood and the jolly pinder of WakefieldIn Wakefield their [sic] lives a jolly pinder"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(118b)b10153Robin Hood and the jolly tinkerIn summer-time when leaves grow green"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(119a)b10155The noble fisherman: or, Robin Hood's prefermentIn summer time when leaves grow green"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(119b)b10157Robin Hood, and Allen a-Dale. Or, The manner of Robin Hood's rescuing a young lady from an old knightCome listen to me, you gallants so free"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(11a)b10159The Chatham tragedyIn Chatham town as we do understand"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(11b)b10161The Chester garland. In four partsA merchant of London, as many report"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(2)b10161The Chester garland. In four partsA merchant of London, as many report"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(120a)b10163Robin Hood's progress to Nottingham: Shewing how he slew fifteen forestersRobin Hood was a tall young man"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(120b)b10165Robin Hood newly reviv'd: or, His meeting and fighting with his cousin ScarletCome listen awhile you gentlemen all"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(121a)b10167Robin Hood's golden prize: Shewing how he robed two priests of five hundred poundsI have heard talk of Robin Hood"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(121b)b10169Robin Hoods chace, or, A merry progress between Robin Hood and king HenryCome you gallants all, to you I call"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(122a)b10171Hind's progress and rambleThere's many a comical story you know"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(122b)b10173Captain Hind's progress and rambleThere's many a comical story you know"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(123a)b10175Robin Hood and the fifteen forestersRobin Hood was a tall young man"
Bodleian Douce1Douce FF 71(15)b10175Robin Hood and the fifteen forestersRobin Hood was a tall young man"
Bodleian Douce1Douce FF 71(11)b10177Robin Hood and the bishop of HerefordSome they will talk of bold Robin Hood"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(123b)b10177Robin Hood and the bishop of HerefordSome they will talk of bold Robin Hood"
Bodleian Douce1Douce FF 71(12)b10179Robin Hood and the rangerWhen Phoebus had melted the sickles of ice"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(124a)b10179Robin Hood and the rangerWhen Phoebus had melted the sickles of ice"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(124b)b10181Robin Hood, Little John, & Will Scarlet, and three stout keepers of Sherwood-forestThere's some will talk of lords and knights"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(125a)b10183Robin Hood and Little JohnWhen Robin Hood was about twenty years old"
Bodleian Douce1Douce FF 71(14)b10183Robin Hood and Little JohnWhen Robin Hood was about twenty years old"
Bodleian Douce1Douce FF 71(13)b10185Robin Hood and Arthur-a-BlandIn Nottingham there lived a jolly tanner"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(125b)b10185Robin Hood and Arthur-a-BlandIn Nottingham there lived a jolly tanner"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(126a)b10187La mort de M. de Malbroug ou le petit pageMarlb'roug s'envat en guerre"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(126b)b10189King James and the tinkerAnd now to be brief, let's pass over the rest"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(127)b10191La chaste SuzanneApprochez-vous, ames fidelles"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(128)b10193Jeanne d'Arc, dite pucelle d'OrléansTout au beau milieu d'Orléans"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(129)b10195The parson's cowThere liv'd in Somerset a vicar"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(12a)b10197The ballad of the cloak: or, The cloak's knaveryCome buy my new ballet"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(12b)b10199A cabinet of good counsel; shewing, the ungrateful son's disobedience and repentanceA wealthy man of late we hear"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(130)b10201Poor little MoMy name is Mo, Samuel, a poor little zhew"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(131)b10203Paddy CareyTwas at the town of neat Clogheen"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(132)b10205The pig faced ladyYour zarvant all round and you zee I be here"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(133)b10207The Waterloo soldier. Again defeatedMy name is Arthur I'm known quite well"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(134)b10209Pretty Betty BrillI'm very fond of fish"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(135)b10211The four Indian kingsAttend unto a true relation"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(136a)b10213King James and the tinkerAnd now to be brief, let's pass over the rest"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(136b)b10215The Hanover gardinerAn out landish gardiner as we do hear tell"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(137)b10217The old woman cloathed in greyAn old woman cloathed in grey"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(138)b10219The vicar and MosesAt the sign of the Horse, old Spinnext [sic] of course"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(13a)b10221The crafty lass's garland, Who'll buy the rabbit? Or, The coney brought to a fair marketCome all that love to be merry"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(13b)b10223The crafty miller; or, Mistaken batchelorYou gallants of England, I pray now draw near"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(14a)b10225The crafty lover; or, The lawyer outwittedOf a rich counsellor I write"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(14b)b10227The crafty London apprentice: or, Bow-bellsYou London dames, that love to range"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(15a)b10229The crafty squire's garlandYou lovers that are now to mirth inclin'd"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(15b)b10231Crafty Kate of Colchester; or, The false-hearted clothier frighted into good mannersYou that in merriment delight"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(16a)b10233Constance and Anthony; or, An admirable northern storyTwo lovers in the north"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(16b)b10235The complaining bridgroom [sic]: or, Roger's repentance after marriage'Twas early one morning, the cock had just crow'd"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(17a)b10237The countryman's garland; in two partsYou young men that down in the country do dwell"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(17b)b10239The country girl's policy: or, The Cockney outwittedAll you that are to mirth inclin'd"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(18a)b10241The Cumberland garland: or, The triumphant weddingA wealthy man of late"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(18b)b10243Cupid's revenge; or An account of a king, who slighted all women, and at length was forced to marry a beggarA king once reign'd beyond the seas"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(19a)b10245Cupid's courtisie: or, The young gallant foil'd at his own weaponThrough the cool shady woods"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(19b)b10247David and Bathsheba; or, Innocency betray'dWhen David in Jerusalem"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(1a)b10249The age and life of man; or, A short description of his nature, rise and fall, according to the twelve months of the yearUpon the sixteen hundred year"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(1b)b10251The Berkshire tragedy, or, The Wittam millerYoung men and maidens all give ear"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(21a)b10253The Dorsetshire garland: in three partsAll you that delight in a jest that is true"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(21b)b10255The doating mother's garland. In four partsYou gallants of London, pray draw near a while"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(22a)b10257The dutiful daughter of HalifaxIn Halifax town there lived one"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(22b)b10259The Durham garland. In four partsA worthy lord of vast estate"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(23a)b10261The distracted sailorOh! how pleasant are young lovers"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(23b)b10263Delightful Thomas: or, Weeping Kate's lamentationBrisk Tom and jolly Kate"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(12)b10263Delightful Thomas: or, Weeping Kate's lamentationBrisk Tom and jolly Kate"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(24a)b10265A merry ballad; being a dialogue between king Edward the fourth, and the tanner of TamworthIn summer time when leaves grow green"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(24b)b10267The difficult batchelor; or, The nice clown well fitted with an industrious wifeA batchelor, whose name was Ned"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(25a)b10269England's black tribunal, or, King Charles's martyrdomTrue churchmen all, I pray behold & see"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(25b)b10271A lamentable ballad of fair Rosamond, concubine to Henry IIWhen as king Henry rul'd this land"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(26a)b10273The fair maid of IslingtonThere was a lass of Islington"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(8)b10273The fair maid of IslingtonThere was a lass of Islington"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(26b)b10275The faithless captain; or, The betray'd virginAll you young maidens fair, pray awhile draw near"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(27a)b10277Fair Margaret's misfortunes; or, Sweet William's dream on his wedding night, with the sudden death and burial of those noble loversAs it fell out upon a day"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(27b)b10279An excellent new ballad, of fair Hellen of Greece, and Paris prince of Troy, &cOf Greece and Troy, I shall you tell"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(28a)b10281The fair maid of the west; who sold her maidenhead for a high-crown'd hatI pray attend unto this jest"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(28b)b10283The false lover rewardedYoung men and maids I pray give ear"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(29a)b10285The farmer's courtship; or, The Mitcham widowAt Mitcham town did dwell"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(29b)b10287The forester's garlandAs I in my closet was reading alone"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(2a)b10289The Berkshire lady. In four partsBatchelors of e'ery station"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(2b)b10291The bloody gardener's cruelty; or, The shepherd's daughter betray'dCome all you constant lovers, and to me lend an ear"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(30a)b10293The farmerGentlemen farmars [sic], I pray now attend"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(30b)b10295The famous flower of serving-men; or, The lady turned to be a serving-manYou beauteous ladies great and small"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(31a)b10297The fortunate lover; or, The old man out-wittedLet all loyal lovers which around me do stand"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(31b)b10299The four Indian kingsAtend [sic] unto a true relation"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(32a)b10301The forlorn loverA week before Easter"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(32b)b10303The fox chase; or, The hunstman's harmony, by the duke of Buckingham's houndsAll in a morning fair"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(33a)b10305Fun in an alley: or, The footman trapp'dCome all you young gallants that's passing along"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(33b)b10307Fun upon fun; or The stark-naked West-country weddingCome all you young maids so charming and fair"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(34a)b10309The great messenger of mortality; or, A dialogue between Death and a ladyDeath. Fair lady, lay your costly robes aside"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(34b)b10311The Guernsey garland. In three partsYou mortals all who deal unjust"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(35a)b10313A pleasant and delightful song, entituled, The great boobeeMy friend, if you will understand"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(35b)b10315The Goodhurst garland. In three partsA sailor courted a farmer's daughter"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(36a)b10317The Gloucestershire tragedy; or, The true lovers' downfalNear Guildford-town I hear of late, in Gloucestershire"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(36b)b10319The good-man of Auchter Muchty; or The wife turned good-manIn Auchtermuchty lived a man"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(37a)b10321The gelding of the devilA pretty jest I will you tell"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(37b)b10323A lamentable ballad of the tragical end of a gallant lord and virtuous ladyIn Rome a nobleman did wed"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(38a)b10325The garland of trialsThis noble relation which I am to write"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(38b)b10327The gentle craft's complaint: or, The jolly shoe-makers humble petition to the queen and ParliamentThe jolly shoemakers, 'tis said"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(39a)b10329An excellent new song, call'd Gerhead and his mistress. Or, The love-sick maid Cordelia's lamentation for the absence of her Gerhead [with] The young man's answerBegone thou fatal fiery fever, now begone; let love alone"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(39b)b10331An excellent new ballad, entituled, The gallant Grahams of ScotlandBetrayed me how can this be?"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(3a)b10333Barbara Allen's cruelty: or the Young man's tragedyIn Scarlet town where I was bound"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(3b)b10335The bride's burialCome mourn come mourn with me"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(40a)b10337An excellent ballad of George BarnwellAll youths of fair England"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(40b)b10339The Gloucestershire tragedy; or The true lovers' downfalNear Guildford town, I hear"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(41a)b10341The humours of rag-fair: or The countryman's description of their several trades and callingsLast week in Lent I came to town"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(41b)b10343The hunting of the hare: wi[t]h her last will and testamentOf all the delights the earth doth yield"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(42a)b10345An hundred godly lessons, which a mother on her death-bed gave to her childrenMy children dear, mark well my words"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(42b)b10347The humorous bites of the worldAll you that stand by, I would have you draw nigh"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(43a)b10349The high-priz'd pin-boxI have a gallant pin-box"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(43b)b10351The honour of a London prenticeOf a London prentice, my purpose is to speak"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(44a)b10353Jockey's escape from bonny DundeeWhere got thou the haver-meal bannock?"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(44b)b10355Joyful news to batchelors and maids: being a song, in praise of the Foundling Hospital, and the London Hospital Aldersgate StreetYou jolly rakes and buxom jades"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(45a)b10357The last good night of the valiant Johnny ArmstrongIs there never a man in all Scotland"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(45b)b10359The jovial batchelor. [With] The maiden's answerMy friend I would have you take my advice"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(46a)b10361Jockey and Jenny: or, The yielding maid overtakenTwas in the month of May, Jo"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(46b)b10363Jephthah's rash vowWhen Israel did first begin"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(47a)b10365The just judgment of God shew'd upon Dr. John FaustusAll Christian men give ear a while to me"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(47b)b10367The jolly sailor's true description of a man of warWhen first on board of a man of war"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(48a)b10369The Kentish garland, to an excellent new tuneGood people now I pray give ear"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(48b)b10371The Kentish tragedy: or, A warning-piece to all perjured young men. In three partsYoung lovers all, awhile attend"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(49a)b10373King Charles the second's restorationYe Tories round the nation"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(49b)b10375A pleasant ballad of king Henry II and the miller of MansfieldHenry our royal king would ride a hunting"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(4a)b10377Bite upon bite: or, The miser outwitted by the country lassYou pretty young maidens, I'd have you draw near"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(4b)b10379An excellent ballad, call'd The blind beggar of Bednal greenThis song's of a beggar who long lost his sight"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(5)b10381The blink-ey'd coblerAll you that delight in merriment"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(50a)b10383The king and the northern manTo drive away the weary day"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(50b)b10385An excellent ballad of King John and the abbot of CanterburyI will tell you a story, a story anon"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(51a)b10387The memorable battle fought at Killy Crankie by chief Clavers and his Highland menClavers and his Highland men"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(51b)b10389The kind virgin's complaint against a young man's unkindnessI am so deep in love"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(52a)b10391Tragical history of king Lear and his three daughtersA certain great king once did rule over this land"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(52b)b10393The lady's policy; or, The baffled knightThere was a knight got drunk with wine"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(53)b10395The lamentation of a bad marketYou Christian people all give ear"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(54a)b10397The loyal lovers garland. In four partsYou lovers that know what to love doth belong"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(54b)b10399The loyal martyrs; or, Bloody inquisitorOf all the nations in the universe"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(55a)b10401An excellent ballad of the lord Mohun and duke HamiltonCome all ye people far and near"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(55b)b10403Lord Lovet's reception by the spectators, as he passed through the City, on Thursday March the 19th to receive his sentenceAs through the City Lord Lovet did pass"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(56a)b10405The Low-country soldier turned burgomasterHere you may see the turns of fate"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(56b)b10407The loyal lovers: or, Carmarthen tragedyYoung lovers pray draw near, a story you shall hear"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(57a)b10409The Leeds tragedy: or, The bloody brotherGood Christian people all I pray"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(57b)b10411The Leicestershire garland. In two partsOf all the hearts that ever bled"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(58a)b10413An excellent old ballad of the lord of Lorn, and the false stewardIt was a worthy lord of Lorn"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(58b)b10415A tragical ballad on the unfortunate love of ld Thomas and fair Eleanor: together with the downfal of the brown girlLord Thomas he was a bold forester"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(59a)b10417The life and death of the famous Thomas StukelyIn the West of England"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(59b)b10419The life and death of the duke of BerwickAssist me, ye muses, I pray lend your aid"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(60a)b10421The lady Isabella's tragedy; or, The step-mother's crueltyThere was a lord of worthy fame"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(60b)b10423The lady's garlandA virtuous young lady, ingenious and fair"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(61a)b10425The lamentation of Mr. Page's wife of PlymouthUnhappy she whom fortune hath forlorn"
Bodleian Douce2Douce Ballads 3(61a)b10425Mrs. Page's complaint for causing her husband to be murder'd for love of George StrangwidgeIf ever woe did touch a woman's heart"
Bodleian Douce3Douce Ballads 3(61a)b10425George Strangwidge's lamentation for consenting to Page's death, for love of Ulalia, Page's wifeThe man that sighs and sorrows for his sin"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(61b)b10429The woeful lamentation of Mrs Jane Shore a goldsmith's wife of LondonIf Rosamond that was so fair"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(62a)b10431The lamentation of Mr. Page's wife of Plymouth, who ... consented to his murder, for the love of mr. George StrangwidgeUnhappy she whom fortune hath forlorn"
Bodleian Douce2Douce Ballads 3(62a)b10431Mrs. Page's complaint for causing her husband to be murthered for the love of mr. George StrangwidgeIf ever wo [sic] did touch a woman's heart"
Bodleian Douce3Douce Ballads 3(62a)b10431Mr. George Strangwidge's lamentation for consenting to Page's death, for the love of mrs. Ulalia, mr. Page's wifeThe man that sighs and sorrows for his sin"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(62b)b10435A lamentable ballad of the lady's fallMark well my heavy doleful tale"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(63a)b10437The miraculous farmer. Or, No cock like the West-country cockYou women in city and country I pray"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(63b)b10439Mirth after sorrowYou charming youthful ladies bright"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(64a)b10441The midnight messenger; or, A sudden call from an earthly glory to the cold grave. In a dialogue between death and a rich manDeath. Thou wealthy man of large possessions here"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(64b)b10443The merry broomfield: or, The West country wagerA noble young 'squire that liv'd in the West"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(65a)b10445The mournful lady'[s] garlandTrue lovers all, both far and near"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(65b)b10447Moggy's confession. Or, A A [sic] comical dialogue between the mother and daughter, about blith Jockey's love and kindnessYoung Jockey a muckle lad, bonny and boon"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(66a)b10449The mistaken lady's garlandYoung ladies in country and city I pray"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(66b)b10451The merchant's son, and the beggar-wench of HullYou gallants all I pray draw near"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(67a)b10453My dog and IYou that are of the merry throng"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(67b)b10455News from Hide-park; or, A very merry passage that happened between a North-country gentleman, and a very gaudy gallant lady of pleasureOne evening, a little before it was dark"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(68a)b10457The noble lord's cruelty; or, A pattern of true loveDear love regard my grief"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(68b)b10459An excellent ballad, of [t]he noble marquis and patient GrisselA noble marquis"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(69a)b10461The Norfolk gentleman's last will and testamentNow ponder well you parents dear"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(69b)b10463The Northamptonshire tragedy. In three partsYoung lovers lend an ear, I'm sure you'll shed a tear"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(6a)b10465The Bristol bridegroom; or The ship carpenter's love to the merchant's daughterYou loyal lovers far and near"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(6b)b10467The careful wife's good counsel; and the husband's firm resolution to reform his life, in order to lay up something for a rainy-dayKind husband, if you mean to thrive"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(70a)b10469The Northern ditty: or, The Scotsman outwitted by the country damsel. To which is added, a second partCold and raw the North did blow"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(70b)b10471The Oxfordshire tragedy; or, The death of four loversNear Woodstock-town in Oxfordshire"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(71a)b10473The noble lord WilloughbyThe fifteenth day of July"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(71b)b10475Omnia vincit amor; or, The disconsolate swain's lamentationAs I went forth to view the spring"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(72a)b10477The Oxfordshire garland. In four partsCharming ladies fair, I'll to you declare"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(72b)b10479The outlandish lady's love to an English sailor in the Isle of WightFrom the isle of Wight I have brought to light"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(73a)b10481A choice pennyworth of witHere is a penny-worth of wit"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(73b)b10483The politick lovers: or, The Windsor miser outwittedOf all the merry frolicks"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(74a)b10485The presumptuous sinner: or, A dialogue between a noble lord and a poor woodman, concerning the fall of AdamA noble lord of high renown"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(74b)b10487The pretty green-coat boy's garland. In four partsYou pretty young maidens and bachelors sweet"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(75a)b10489The princely lovers garlandOnce I read a noble volume"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(75b)b10491Princely diversion: or The jovial hunting-matchOne Valentine's day in the morning"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(76a)b10493Poor Robin's dream: commonly called Poor CharityHow now! good fellow, what all amort?"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(76b)b10495The politick wife: or, The devil outwitted by a womanOf all the plagues upon the earth"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(77a)b10497The popes pedigree: or, the twining of the wheelbandA beggar got a beadle"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(77b)b10499A courtly new ballad of the princely wooing of the fair maid of London, by king EdwardFair angel of England thy beauty most bright"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(78a)b10501The politick lover; or, The young gentleman's frolick. Outwitting his sweetheart by a bottle of sackYou lovers of England, whatever you be"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(78b)b10503The politick squire, or, The highwaymen catch'd in their own playCome gentlemen, and hear this ditty"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(79a)b10505The prodigal daughter: or, The disobedient lady reclaimedLet every wicked graceless child attend"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(79b)b10507Ralph and Nell's ramble to OxfordI heard much talk of Oxford town"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(7a)b10509The cruel step-mother: or, The unhappy sonYou most indulgen[t] parents lend an ear"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(7b)b10511The cries of LondonHark! how the cries in every street"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(8)b10513An excellent new ballad, intitled, The cripple of CornwallOf a stout cripple that kept the high-way"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(80a)b10515Queen Eleanor's confession: shewing how King Henry, with the Earl Martial, [sic] in friars habits came to her, instead of two faiars [sic] from France, which she sent forQueen Eleanor was a sick woman"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(80b)b10517Queen Elizabeth's champion; or, Great-Britain's gloryCome sound up your trumpets and beat up your drums"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(81a)b10519The rakish husband's garlandYou gallant beaus of pleasure"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(81b)b10521The royal courtly garland. Or, Joy after sorrowA tragical story I have to relate"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(82a)b10523The slighted father: or The unnatural son justly reclaimedA wealthy man of late, we hear"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(82b)b10525Strephon and Cloris: or, The coy shepherd and kind shepherdessAh! Cloris awake"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(83a)b10527A pleasant new ballad to sing ev'ning and morn, of the bloody murder of sir John Barley cornAs I went through the North country"
Bodleian Douce2Douce Ballads 3(83a)b10527A pleasant old ballad to look upon, how master Malt deals with every manMaster Malt is a gentleman"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(83b)b10530A pleasant and renowned song of sir Guy, earl of WarwickWas ever knight for lady's sake"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(84a)b10532A true relation of the death of sir Andrew Barton, a pyrate and roverWhen Flora with her fragrant flowers"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(84b)b10534The Spanish lady's love to an English manWill you hear of a Spanish lady"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(85a)b10536A remarkable and memorable song of sir Robert Bewick and the laird GrahamOld Graham he is to Carlisle gone"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(85b)b10538The saylor's complaint: or, The true character of a purser of a shipOf all the curst plagues that e'er fate did decree"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(86a)b10540The Spanish lady's love to an English sailorWill you hear of a Spanish lady"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(86br)b10542The swimming lady. Or, A wanton discoveryThe four and twentieth day of May"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(86bv)b10544The humble address of the Torry [sic] maids of Great Britain and Ireland, assembled in the Isle of Man to oppose the late intended Whiggish processionPray madam, be pleas'd to consider our case"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(87a)b10546The Staffordshire maidCome all you young gallants, and listen awhile"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(87b)b10548The swimming lady: or, A wanton discoveryThe four and twentieth day of May"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(88a)b10550The Suffolk miracle; or, The relation of a young man, who after his death appeared to his sweet-heartA wonder strange as e'er was known"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(88b)b10552The Suffolk comedy. In three partsYou young men and maidens of beauty most bright"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(89a)b10554An evcellent [sic] ballad of St. George and the dragonWhy should we boast"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(89b)b10556St. Bernard's vision; or, a brief discourse between the soul and the body of a wicked man lately deceasedAs I lay slumbering in my bed one night"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(6)b10558The 'squire of St. James'sIt is of a young 'squire I mean for to write"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(90a)b10558The 'squire of St. James'sIt is of a young 'squire I mean for to write"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(90b)b10560The Strand garland. In four partsYou young men and maidens that to love belong"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(91a)b10562A pleasant new ballad of TobiasIn Nineve old Toby dwelt"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(91b)b10564Three jolly butchers and ten highwaymenI'll tell you a story of lovely butchers three"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(92a)b10566The temple wedding: or, Love at first sightIn London fair city a young man and a maid"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(92b)b10568The new ballad of the three merry butchers, and ten highway- menI'll tell you a story"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(93a)b10570The tavern kitchen fray; or, A dialogue between Nell and her mistressIn a tavern kitchen, the cook's territories"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(93b)b10572Tit for tat; or The merry wives of WappingAll you that delight in a frolicksome song"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(94a)b10574True love requited: or, The bailiff's daughter of IslingtonThere was was [sic] youth, and a well beloved youth"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(94b)b10576True love rewarded with loyalty; or, Mirth and joy after sorrow and sadnessAs I walk'd forth to take the air"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(95a)b10578The lovers happiness; or, Nothing venture, nothing haveMan. Oh! my dearest come away"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(95b)b10580True love rewarded with loyalty: or, Mirth and joy after sorrow and sadnessAs I walk'd forth to take the air"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(96a)b10582The tragical ballad: or, The lady who fell in love with her serving-manGood people pray attend"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(96br)b10584The troubles of this world; or, Nothing cheap but poor mens labourLet honest tradesmen now attend"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(96bv)b10586The suffering lover, or, Fair Floramellas's melting petition. To her dear PhilanderIn the desarts of the Greenland"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(97a)b10588A turn-coat of the timesAs I was a walking through, Hide-park, as I us'd to do"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(97b)b10590The true lovers good morrowIn the month of February"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(98a)b10592The two unfortunate lovers. Being a true relation of the lamentable end of John True and Susan MassieAttend, you lovers, and give ear"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(98b)b10594The unfortunate concubine; or, Fair Rosamond's overthrowSweet youthful charming ladies fair"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(99a)b10596An unhappy memorable song of the hunting on Chevy Chace, between the earl of Percy of England, and earl Douglas of ScotlandGod prosper long our noble king"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(99b)b10598The unhappy lady of HackneyYou youthful charming ladies fair"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(9a)b10600The cruel cooper of Radcliff. In three partsNear Ratcliff-cross lived a cooper there"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 3(9b)b10602The cook-maid's garland, or The out-of-the-way devilYou gallants all in London"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(1)b10604A pleasant ballad of King Henry the second, and the miller of MansfieldHenry our royal king would ride a-hunting"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(1*)b10606The Gloucestershire tragedy; or, The true lover's downfallNear Guilford town I hear"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(10)b10608The merry broomfield; or, The West-country wagerA noble young 'squire that liv'd in the West"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(10a)b10610The merry broomfield, or, The West country wagerA noble young 'squire that lived in the West"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(11)b10612The merry cuckold and kind wifeOh! I went into the stable, and there for to see"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(13)b10614The Temple wedding; or, Love at first sightIn London fair city a young man and a maid"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(14)b10616Tit for tat; or The merry wives of WappingAll you that delight in a frolicksome song"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(15)b10618The tavern kitchen fray: or, A dialogue between Nell and her mistressIn a tavern kitchen, the cook's territories"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(16)b10620The Chichester merchantA rich merchant man there was"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(17)b10622The difficult batchelor: or, The nice clown well fitted with an industrious wifeA batchelor, whose name was Ned"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(18)b10624Arthur O'Bradley's weddingCome neighbours and listen awhile"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(19)b10624Arthur O'Bradley's weddingCome neighbours and listen awhile"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(20)b10626The bullock hanker's medleyCome listen awhile you bullock hunters"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(20*)b10628An excellent new ballad, to the tune of Chevy chaceGod prosper long our noble king"
Bodleian Douce2Douce Ballads 4(20*)b10628The petitionTo you, German sir, a petition I bring"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(21)b10631The Berkshire lady. In four partsBatchelors of ev'ry station"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(21*)b10633A new balladAt James's house, is a damnable rout"
Bodleian Douce2Douce Ballads 4(21*)b10633An excellent new ballad on the fall of guinea'sOne and twenty and six-pence, not three weeks ago"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(21**a)b10636A new songWhen faction loud was roaring"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(21**b)b10638Poem on Mr. PaulThe man that fell by faction's strife"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(22)b10640The Berkshire lady. In four partsBatchelors of every station"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(23)b10642The Berkshire lady. In four partsBatchelors of every station"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(24)b10644The wandering young gentlewoman; or Cat-skinYou fathers and mothers and children also"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(24*)b10646Horace, Epod. IV. imitated, by Sir James Baker, Kt. to Lord Cad---nAs tender lambs with wolves agree"
Bodleian Douce2Douce Ballads 4(24*)b10646An excellent new balladOf all the days in the year"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(24a)b10649An excellent new balladI am a turnip-ho-er"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(24b)b10651The turnip song: a GeorgickOf all roots of H---r"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(25)b10653The cruel knight and the fortunate farmer's daughterIn famous York city a farmer did dwell"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(26)b10655The famous flower; or, The lady turned to be a serving manYou beauteous ladies great and small"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(27)b10657Bite upon the miser; or, A trick upon the parson, by the sailorYoung women if you'll draw near awhile"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(28)b10659The Turkey factorBehold here is a ditty 'tis true and no jest"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(29)b10661The wanton wife of BathIn Bath a wanton wife did dwell"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(3)b10663The Chester merchant, in four partsA merchant of London, as many report"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(3*)b10665The faithful shepherdWhat have I done, ye powers above"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(3*)b10665The silk mercer's daughter's garlandYou young men and damsels that to love belong"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(30)b10668The wanton wife of BathIn Bath a wanton wife did dwell"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(31)b10670An old ballad of Whittington and his catHere I must tell the praise of worthy Whittington"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(32)b10672An excellent ballad of a noble marquess and patient GrisselA noble marquese [sic]"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(33)b10674The beautiful shepherdess of Arcadia. A new pastoral songThere was a shepherd's daughter"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(34)b10676The unhappy lady of HackneyYou youthful charming ladies fair"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(35)b10678An excellent ballad, entituled The wandering prince of TroyWhen Troy town had for ten years wars"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(36)b10680A tragical ballad of the unfortunate loves of lord Thomas & fair Eleanor together with the downfal of the Brown girlLord Thomas he was a bold forester"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(37)b10682An excellent ballad of that most dreadful combate fought between Moore of Moore-hall, and the dragon of WantleyOld stories tell how Hercules"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(38)b10684An excellent ballad of that most dreadful combat fought between Moore of Moore-hall and the dragon of WantleyOld stories tell how Hercules"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(39)b10686An excellent old ballad, called Pride will have a fallTo lordings [sic] proud I tune my song"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(4)b10688The royal dream: or, The forester's garlandAs I in my closet was reading alone"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(40)b10690The humours of rag fair; or, The countryman's description of their several trades and callingsLast week in Lent I came to town"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(41)b10692A new summons to Horn fairYou horned fumbling cuckolds"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(42)b10692A new summons to Horn fairYou horned fumbling cuckolds"
Bodleian Douce2Douce Ballads 4(42)b10692A new summons to all the merry wagtail jades that attend at Horn fairCome all you merry jades"
Bodleian Douce2Douce Ballads 4(41)b10692A new summons to all the merry wagtail jades that attend at Horn fairCome all you merry jades"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(43)b10695A new summons to Horn fairYou horned fumbling cuckolds"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(44)b10697The miller's advice to his three sons, in taking of tollThere was a miller who had three sons"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(45)b10699A ballad on the most renowned Shuff of NewburyIn bloody town of Newbury"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(46)b10701Messenger of mortality, or Life and Death contrastedFair lady, lay your costly robes aside"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(47)b10703The honour of a London prenticeOf a worthy London prentice"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(48)b10705The jolly sailor. Or the Lady of GreenwichA lady born of birth and fame"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(49)b10707The time server; or, Vicar of BrayOf Bray the vicar long I've been"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(5)b10709The merchant's son; and the beggar-wench of HullYou gallants all I pray draw near"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(50)b10711Poor Dicky and his scolding wifeDicky Turf was the son of a sexton at York"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(51)b10713Washing dayThe sky with clouds was overcast"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(52)b10715The fuddling day; or, Saint Monday, (in answer to The washing day)Each Monday morn before I rise"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(53)b10717Poor little MoMy name is Mo Samuel a poor little zhew"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(54)b10719Madam Sneak & I'Twas on a frosty morn as Madam Sneak and I"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(55)b10721Cries of the nationGentlemen give attention to my song"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(56)b10723Mr. Lobski, or, the ugly wifeYoung Lobski said to his ugly wife"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(57)b10725Quite politelyWhen first in Lunnon I arrivd"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(58)b10727A bundle of truthsBarney Bodkin broke his nose"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(59)b10729The sand-man and his donkyNow poor old Jockey Fair"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(60)b10731The female baker, and the amorous leather cutterAt the late Yarmouth races as fame loud report"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(61)b10733Bartholomew fair, or The humours of SmithfieldO Bartlemy, Bartlemy fair"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(62)b10735The budget; or, Dr. D---Ye good folks of Norwich attend to my ditty"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(63/64)b10737Birmingham boy in LondonWhen first I left my mother my sister and brother"
Bodleian Douce2Douce Ballads 4(63/64)b10737The downhill of lifeIn the downhill of life when I find I'm declining"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(7)b10740The cook-maid's garland: or, The out-of-the-way devilYou gallant[s] all in London"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(70)b10742The Vicar and MosesAt the sign of the horse, old Spintext of course"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 4(9)b10744Love in a tub; or, The old miser outwittedLet every one that is to mirth inclin'd"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 106)b10746Moses and Abrams' bad bargainNo doubt but you've heard of the famous lord Croker"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 119)b10748Ratelwachts Nieuwe-jaers groet, aen alle heeren, kooplieden, borgers, en inwoonders der stad Amsterdam, voor't jaer ons heeren 1721Wanneer dat Phebus gaet, met zijn vergulde wagen"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 127)b10750A new patriot song, in favour of Lord TilburyElectors of fam'd Garrett"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 136)b10752To all charitable and well disposed Christians. Your humble petitioner, John Moss ... who lost his sight in AmericaGood Christians all, I pray attend"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 137)b10754The names and characters of the new ministry. Addressed to the publicThe wheel of England's turn'd about"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 143)b10756The world unmasked, or, Supplement to the British SpyWhat a strange alteration in this British isle"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 156)b10758The dog taxAs our statesmen and ministers, so high in each station"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 158)b10760A special new ballad, on a late weddingCome listen to my ditty, ye loyal men of London"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 159/1)b10762Song on the general fast. February, 1795Ye gluttons! due observance pay to this holy days [sic], sirs"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 159/2)b10764A new and curious dialogue between the devil and a bakerTother evening a baker hatching of evil"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 161)b10766The powder tax. A new songYe belles and ye beaux, and ye Jenny's and Jacks"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 163)b10768The newsman's addressThe annual season now return'd once more"
Bodleian Douce2Douce Prints S 9(p. 163)b10768Ode for the New yearHail to the infant year, that brings"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 165)b10771Tax and axeHow happy a thing"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 166/1)b10773[None]Of all the fine accomplishments, sure dancing far the best is"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 166/2)b10775New fashions; or A puff at the guinea pigsGood people all attend to me, I'll sing a merry tale, sir"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 208)b10777John BluntThere was an old man liv'd under a hill"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 210)b10779London lyckpeny. A balladTo London once my stepps I bent"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 217)b10781On the horse and lamb in the Middle TempleA wit, tho' somewhat malapert"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 222a)b10783Blood-an-ouns, Och, dear, dear! what can the matter be?At sixteen years old you could get little good of me"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 222b)b10785Oh dear! what will become of me?Oh dear! what will become of me?"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 33)b10787A Vestrician dish, or Caper sauce for a goose pyeIf a fox should appear from a pilfering band"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 40)b10789Fowler's address to ladies and gentlemenShop bills in prose are now so trite"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 41)b10791Cruelty displayed, being a true narrative of a barbarous murder, committed at Mortlake ... by John Durling and his motherYou tender christians pity take"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 47)b10793Logs, storks, and assesA generous race of croking frogs"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 52)b10795The baker's glory, or the ConflagrationGood people all I pray draw near"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 53)b10797The Albion mills on fireWednesday March the second day"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 54a)b10799The tombs in Westminster abbeyIn the north isle [sic] lies a lord, who died above a hundred years ago"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 54b)b10801The maid of the sky-light; or The devil among the lawers [sic]. A new comic songI'll tell you a story, a story that's true"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 55)b10803The tombs in Westminster abbeyHere lies William of Valence, a right good earl of Pembroke"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 56)b10805Chanson de Mr. Malbrouk. A new song. Translated from the FrenchMalbro' to war is going"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 74)b10807The gelding of the devilA pretty jest I will you tell"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 75)b10809The cries of LondonHark! how the cries in every street"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 78)b10811A pad's advice on the noted Geo. Barrington trip to Botany bayYe hiddies, scamps and flashmen"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 86)b10813Hood and TownshendRodney and Hood, immortal names"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 87)b10815A new ballad, entitled and called The Westminster electionYe free-born sons of Westminster"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. 97)b10817A new song in memory of the hard frost in the year 1788-9Good people attend, while to you I relate"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. ix)b10819The Grecian historyI sing of the Greeks both the present and past"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints S 9(p. xii)b10821A parody on an original letter, from a certain personage to a bishopAt length, dearest Freddy, the moment is nigh"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints a.49(1)b10823Robin-Hood and the duke of Lancaster. A balladCome listen, my friends, to a story so new"
Bodleian Douce1Douce S subt. 67(3)b10825The complaint of a sinner, vexed with paineThis God of loue, that sits aboue"
Bodleian Douce1Douce S subt. 67(4)b10827A benedicitie or blessinge to be saide over the table, before meateBl[e]sse the Lorde^a in all lands"
Bodleian Douce1Douce S subt. 67(6)b10829A ballad of TobiasIn Nineve old Toby dwelt"
Bodleian Douce1Douce fragm. d.12(9)b11028[An exhortation to despise the gifts] whych we receaue by faylynge FortuneWhy doeth the worlde carke and care, for glory that is vayne"
Bodleian Douce1Douce fragm. d.8b11030[Malmerophus and Sillera]... Triumphantlie by worthie Peeres"
Bodleian Douce1Douce fragm. e.20b11032[None][O wauering w]orlde all wrapped in wretchydnes"
Bodleian Douce1Douce fragm. e.45b11034[None]... sure will make you for to muse"
Bodleian Douce1Douce fragm. f.51(3)b58733[None]... Robyn sawe yonge men shote"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 2(143b)b59174The loyal subject (as it is reason) drinks good sack, and is free from treasonCome let's drink the time invites"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 1(121b)b59178Londons ordinary: or, Every man in his humourThrough the Royal Exchange as I walked"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 6(44)b59390The old maids' lamentation, or, the Resolution of the sisterhood to petition George the Third, for a husbandFourscore and ten of us -- Poor old maidens"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 6( 81)b59392The admiral's lamentation, or an epistle to his friend Billy, on a visit to his Mamma in SomersetshireHaste, my dear Billy Pitt"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 5(88)b59394SongAttend to my song, 'tis of Humbugs quite full"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 7(109)b59396Fox and libertyOld Greece may count her heroes, and Rome her patriot host"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 8( 12)b59398A song, for old EnglandRouse -- rouse British lion! the tiger's awake"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 8(31)b59400Song. May we soon meet our foe, and have courage to meet him.Since Britain the queen of the sea was proclaim'd"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 8(95)b59402[Kate of Aberdeen]The silver moon's enamour'd beam"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 8(128)b59404Britons' defianceTo arms! to arms, each lion heart!"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 9(11)b59406The loyal tarRouse, rouse, Britains rouse, and with ardour unite"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 9(115)b59408A new song, called The triumph of liberty; or, The triumvirate of slavery detected by the sons of freedomWith Fox and Townshend, hand in hand"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Ballads 9(141)b59410The court projectors defeated; or, The downfall of Lord Hood. A new song.Ye gallant sons of freedom, attend while I disclose"
Bodleian Douce1Douce Prints portfolio 135 (442)b59771The green room scuffle or, Drury lane in an uproarYe peers, ye citts, and beaux
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