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His wiſh't presence, and beſide
All the Swains that there abide,
With Iiggs, and rurall dance reſort,
Wee ſhall catch them at their ſport,
And our ſuddaine comming there
Will double all their mirth, and chere,
Come let us haſt the ſtarrs are high
But night ſits monarch yet in the mid skie.

The Scene changes preſenting Ludlow towne and the
Preſidents Castle, then come in Countrie dancers, after
them the attendant Spirit with the two Brothers
and the Ladie.

Song.


Spir. Back Shepheards, back enough your play,
Till next Sun-ſhine holiday,
Here be without duck or nod,
Other trippings to be trod
Of lighter toes, and ſuch Court guiſe
As Mercury did first deviſe
With the mincing Dryades
On the lawns, and on the leas.

This ſecond Song præſents them
to their father and mother.

Noble Lord, and Lady bright,
I have brought yee new delight,
Here behold ſo goodly growne
Three faire branches of your owne,
Heav'n hath timely tri'd their youth,
Their faith, their patience, and their truth,

F
And