Selected quad for the lemma: father_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
father_n	daughter_n	marry_v	son_n	25,961	5	6.0384	4	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A38390	England's fair garland fully furnished with variety of new songs. Containing much mirth and delight. This may be printed, R.P.		1687 (1687)	Wing E2962B; ESTC R217329	4,378	18

you say you did discern sweet Features in my Face ●nd said you 'd never marry none but I who had been kind ●hat tho' I did then I tell you agen I 'm now c. ●hen first you into love did fall you show'd me Silver store ●nd said I should be Dame of all had you full ten times more ●nd said we should e're it were long in marriage state be joyn'd ●hat e're I said then I tell you agen I 'm now c. My Johnny why d' ye slight me so alas what shall I do O do not prove my overthrow who has been kind to you Remember now your Solemn Vow which caus'd me to be kind I now must away no longer I 'le stay for now c. Tho' she in sorrow made her moan the very truth to tell He left her sighing all alone and took his last farewel You Damsels then trust not Young-men for if you prove too kind For tho' they have said they 'l marry the maid they 'l quickly change their mind The Thread-bare Squire Or The pretended Knight Conquer'd by the Farmer when he fought for his true Love Susan Tune is Cannons Roar. SUsan a Yeomans Daughter fair Who was her Fathers only Heir No Maiden co●ld with her compare in all the Town for Beauty 〈◊〉 Farmers Son endu'd with Land ●e gave to her both heart and hand 〈◊〉 vow'd he 'd be at her command and counted it his Duty ●e felt the smart of Cupids Dart ●o that he lov'd with all his heart And vow'd from her he 'd never part 〈◊〉 till Death alone shou'd sever ●t length the Damsel seem'd to yield And unto him her mind reveal'd And in a Kiss the Bargain seal'd to live in Love for ever A Thread-bare Squire lived near Who lov'd this Youthful Damsel dear And when he did these Tydings hear the same he could not sever Said he this Rascal I 'le out-brave For this sweet Girl he shall not have She is too sweet for such a Slave a Farmer shall not have her Vpon a day with much delight He coming to this Beauty bright And said he was a worthy Knight supposing this wou'd Charm her And Robin being there behold And said that you are too too bold You are not worthy Sir to hold a Candle to a Farmer What is the reason then said he That I must be abus'd by thee Am I not one of High Degree whom many does admire I keep my Geldings Hawks and Hounds And have both Guinnys Crowns and Pounds But Robin knits his Brows and frowns and said thou art a Lyar. The Squire then was in a Rage That nothing could his Wrath asswage Till he with Robin did ingage to draw he was proceeding But Robin he was not afraid But took in hand his Flayl and play'd And soon he broke his Pate and said Sir how d' ye like my Breeding He laid it on and would not lin ●s if he had a Threshing been True blows upon the Squires skin was never laid severer The Squire said dear friend I pray Be not so Cruel now this day 〈◊〉 me but leave to Ride away ●●e'r will more come near her 〈◊〉 art not worthy of a Wife 〈◊〉 wou'd occasion so much strife 〈◊〉 thou here wilt beg thy Life 〈◊〉 ●ill not be too Cruel 〈◊〉 on my knees my life I crave 〈◊〉 Robin thou the same shalt have 〈◊〉 then his hand to him he gave ●●●s ended all the Duel Merry Wedding between Robin the Farmer and his Sweet Susan Tune is Two English Travellers Ow now when the Duel was over and past The Farmer enjoyed his true Love at last they for a Wedding did likewise provide wise she appear'd a most beautiful Bride ●ir Fathers and Mothers were pleased to see ●●t she should be Marry'd to no one but he 〈◊〉 that he did bravely the Squire defeat 〈◊〉 therefore his joys they would fully compleat The day was appointed at length when it came All Friends was invi●ed as Persons of Fame And likewise the Young-Men their Sweet-hea●●●●id 〈◊〉 With Musick Dancing while Bells they did ei● That Day was provided a Noble great Feast For all their Attendance and none of the least A Pig Goose and Capon and other rich Cheer It were no great matter if we had some here The Barrels and Bottles did plentily flow So that there was few to their Lodging cou'd go● Each Night perfect sober there being such store This Wedding did last for a Fortnight and mor● Now after this time was expir'd and past Their friends were for taking their leaves at the 〈◊〉 And leaving the happy young couple they give Their wishes that they long full happy may Live. FINIS