—Sporle, Norfolk (Miss Matthews).

X.

Here comes one duke a-riding,
A-riding, a-riding;
Here comes one duke a-riding,
With a ransom, tansom, terrimus, hey!

What is your intention, sir? &c. [as above].

My intention is to marry, &c.

Marry one of us, sir? &c.

You’re all too black and dirty (or greasy), &c.

We’re good enough for you, sir, &c.

You’re all as stiff as pokers, &c.

We can bend as much as you, sir, &c.