But in a moment’s time her life it did expire.
False hearted lovers all, let this a warning be,
For it may well be called Betty Howson’s tragedy.
🖙 The above shews how one John Atkinson, of Morton, near Appleby, courted Betty Howson, of Barnardcastle Bridge-end; and, after having gained her affections, forsook her for another; upon which, she broke her heart and died.
A SONG
IN PRAISE OF THE DURHAM MILITIA.
Tune—The Lillies of France.
Militia boys for my theme I now chuse,
(Your aid I implore to assist me, my muse,)