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                                     THE

                  Lady and Man-of-

                    War Lieutenant.

In London city there lived a lady, she had ten thousand pounds
a year,
For valiant actions and good behaviour, none to this lady could
compare.
This lady made a resolution to join in wedlock with none but he
That signalized himself by valour, from all danders by land or sea

There were two brothers both became a sailor, each did admire
this lady fair,
And for to gain her was their endeavour, to please this lady was
all their cares.

The eldest brother he being a Captain, commanded by brave
Colonel Kerr,
And the other was a bold lieutenant, on board the tiger man-of-
war.

The eldest brother being a captain, many vows and promises
to her he made,
The other swore that he would venture his life and fortune for
her sake.
Then out bespoke this young lady,he that has the most courage
is the man for me,
And early on to-morrow morning each of your courage I mean
to see.

She ordered her coach to be got ready, just as she saw the dawn
of day,
Herself and her two waiting ladies, to the tower of London they
rode away,
And when they came unto the tower, she threw her fan in the
Lion's den,
Saying, which of you would gain a lady, m ustbring me back
my fan again.

Then out bespoke the faint-hearted captain, just like a man
distressed in mind,
In battle I ne'er was called a coward, and for fight was well
inclined,
But here against wild beasts and tigers, my strength it would
but needless prove,
My life and fortune I will uot venture, If that I should never
gain your love.

Then out bespoke the bold lieutenant, with voice like thunder
loud and high,
I am the man that will redeem you, and bring you back your
fan or die.
Then from a sheath he drew a rapier, and boldly faced those
lions all,
With galrant actions and bold behaviour, two o: these lions he
soon made fall.

When the lions saw he was valiant, down at the conquerer's feet
they lay,
He stooped down, and the fan he gathered, was quick in motion
and made no delay.
When she saw her true love coming, and that no harm to him
was done,
With open arms she did receive him, saying, take the prize,
love, that you have won.