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That very morn the Landlord's power
Had seized the little left,
And now the sufferer found himself
Of every thing bereft.
Had seized the little left,
And now the sufferer found himself
Of every thing bereft.
He lent his head upon his hand,
His elbow on his knee,
And so by Jaspar's side he sat
And not a word said he.
His elbow on his knee,
And so by Jaspar's side he sat
And not a word said he.
Nay—why so downcast? Jaspar cried,
Come—cheer up Jonathan!
Drink neighbour drink! 'twill warm thy heart,
Come! come! take courage man!
Come—cheer up Jonathan!
Drink neighbour drink! 'twill warm thy heart,
Come! come! take courage man!
He took the cup that Jaspar gave
And down he drain'd it quick
I have a wife, said Jonathan,
And she is deadly sick.
And down he drain'd it quick
I have a wife, said Jonathan,
And she is deadly sick.
