That she smil’d, and so straight-way in love he did fall.

And would this young damsel but banish his sorrow

He’d wed her to-night—before to-morrow,

And how should this waterman ever know care

When he’s married, and never in want of a fare.

Charles Dibdin.


The Jolly Young Barrister.

And did you not hear of a jolly young Barrister,

At the Old Bailey who used for to ply?