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1. A baronet lately a dutchman I trow

First Line:
A baronet lately a dutchman I trow
Last Line:
So he bravely resolved even to take to his heels
DMI number:
28784

2. A story I'll tell you a story so merry

First Line:
A story I'll tell you a story so merry
Last Line:
And not trust to such as have treasury views | Derry down &c
DMI number:
20467

3. A tailor there was and he lived in a garret

First Line:
A tailor there was and he lived in a garret
Last Line:
For cross legged together they sat till they died
DMI number:
25250

4. A tale of grief I must unfold

First Line:
A tale of grief I must unfold
Last Line:
Of this great duke of Buckingham
DMI number:
37020

5. A tale of the grief I must unfold

First Line:
A tale of the grief I must unfold
Last Line:
Of this great Duke of Buckingham
Author:
Richard Johnson (Speculation)
DMI number:
12053

6. Ah me vile wretch that ever I was born

First Line:
Ah me vile wretch that ever I was born
Last Line:
To murder him and twas the very same
DMI number:
37059

7. Alas that ever this day we did see

First Line:
Alas that ever this day we did see
Last Line:
That ever he forced king Edward to die
DMI number:
37013

8. A wonder stranger ne'r was known

First Line:
A wonder stranger ne'r was known
Last Line:
For force oft breeds their lives decay
DMI number:
11430

9. An ancient story ile tell you anon

First Line:
An ancient story ile tell you anon
Last Line:
Thou hast brought him a pardon from good king John
DMI number:
37422

10. As Chloe on flowers reclined over the stream

First Line:
As Chloe on flowers reclined over the stream
Last Line:
She found he was kind and believed he was true
Author:
John Hoadly (Absolute)
DMI number:
27746

11. Behold here's a ditty tis true and no jest

First Line:
Behold here's a ditty tis true and no jest
Last Line:
No mortal can prevent what the fates have decreed
DMI number:
12085

12. By a prattling stream on a midsummer's eve

First Line:
By a prattling stream on a midsummer's eve
Last Line:
As true to his flame as the flower to her sun
Author:
Christopher Smart (Absolute)
DMI number:
22112

13. Complaining to fortune on whom I relied

First Line:
Complaining to fortune on whom I relied
Last Line:
And grant me for ever the house on the hill
DMI number:
22029

14. Fair angel of England thy beauty most bright

First Line:
Fair angel of England thy beauty most bright
Last Line:
That I may say welcome sweet virgin to me
DMI number:
37016

15. From Lincoln to London rode forth our young squire

First Line:
From Lincoln to London rode forth our young squire
Last Line:
A coach with a coronet trailed to her tweed
Author:
William Shenstone (Absolute)
DMI number:
27244

16. God prosper the king and the king's noble sons

First Line:
God prosper the king and the king's noble sons
Last Line:
Unless tis cleared up by another gazette
DMI number:
19466

17. Happy swain wouldst thou be free

First Line:
Happy swain wouldst thou be free
Last Line:
Nor fright away the shepherd's sleep
Author:
Mr. Ball (Absolute)
DMI number:
37079

18. Haven't you heard of a fortress renowned in fame

First Line:
Haven't you heard of a fortress renowned in fame
Last Line:
But freely surrender my Bergen-op-Zoom
DMI number:
20409

19. He rose and shut the door his man he blames

First Line:
He rose and shut the door his man he blames
Last Line:
Amen say all if it be thy blessed will
DMI number:
37061

20. Historians from Norway their wonders have told

First Line:
Historians from Norway their wonders have told
Last Line:
I'd venture to travel with all the world over
DMI number:
38018