The Maids Lamentation in Bedlam

As by Bedlam I was walking,
A melodious voice I chanc’d to hear,
A lovely Maiden was sweetly talking
I have lost my love and only Dear.

Jonny is the Man that I admire,
He is the man that I adore,
But now he is gone, his love lies dying,
I fear I shall never see him more.

Why did my dear jewel cross the ocean
Tost up and down the raging main,
Why did he enter the wide ocean,
All you brave seamen, I pray explain.

See bloody flags and streamers flying,
Why dont you hear my silent call;
Now by the Spanish balls he lies dying,
O dont you hear him expiring calls!

I’ll dress myself in man’s apparel,
Curle up my locks of milk white hair
And some kind eagle’s wings will borrow,
To fly unto my dearest dear.

Why am I thus with irons bonded
Why am I from my bed of down?
Why is my precious eyes enclosed,
Within these dismal walls of stone.

Finis.

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ESTC Citation Number: T201748