To the
Reader.
Thou hast here a Bundle of Rodds; not like those of the Roman Consulls, for these are signes of a No-Government. If thou read these Ballads (and not sing them) the poor Ballads are undone. They came not hither all from one Author; (thou wilt soon perceive the same hand held not the Pen) yet none but shew either Wit or Affection (and that’s better) or Both, which is best of all. The truth is, this Rump, and indeed the whole Carcase was so odious and
