both of the Newe and Olde;

For a jollie goode Booke whereon to looke,

is better to me than Golde.

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GREEN BROOM

There was an old man lived out in the wood,

His trade was a-cutting of Broom, green Broom;

He had but one son without thrift, without good,

Who lay in his bed till 'twas noon bright noon.

The old man awoke, one morning and spoke,