[78.] One perswaded his friend to marry a little woman because of evils the least was to be chosen.
[26.] A crafty Fellow being extremely in debt, and being threatened by his Creditors, that they would have him, if he was above ground, got himself into a Cellar, and there lay with the Tapster; and being reproved for so doing, he told them there's no fear of catching him there, because 'twas underground, and they durst not break their Oaths, because they swore they would have him above Ground.
THE
UNFORTUNATE FENCER;[147]
or
The Couragious Farmer of Gloucester-shire
shewing
How this huffing Spark went down into those Parts,
Challenging any one at all sorts of Weapons; and at
length (was) shamefully Conquer'd by a
Country Farmer.
To the Tune of The Spinning Wheel.
Licensed according to Order.
[88.]You that delight in merriment,
be pleased attend a while,
I hope to give you all content,
this very Song will make you smile;
'Tis of a Fencer brave and bold,