Ay he harped, and ay he carped,

Till a’ the lords fell fast asleep,

And, like a fause deceiver as he was,

He quickly down the stair did creep.

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He pulld a colt-halter out o his hoe,

On purpose as I shall to you tell;

He sliped it oer the Wanton’s nose,

And tyed it to his gray mare’s tail.

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