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<ITEM>Proofed and reviewed as part of batch B081141.pdcc.</ITEM>
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<HEAD>The &Ccaron;ouragious Gallant; OR, &Ccaron;UPID Degraded.</HEAD>
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<LG>
<L>True Lovers grief may find Relief,</L>
<L>Good Wine will cure the cau&s;e;</L>
<L>Then Fill the Gla&s;s, and let it pa&s;s,</L>
<L>A Figg for CUPIDS Laws.</L>
</LG>
</ARGUMENT>
<OPENER>To the Tune of, Four-Pence-Half-Penny-Farthing.</OPENER>
<P>This may be Printed, <HI>N. P.</HI></P>
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<LG>
<L><HI>AWay with</HI> Cupids <HI>idle Darts</HI></L>
<L><HI>what doth he mean I wonder,</HI></L>
<L><HI>He makes a &s;tir with breaking hearts,</HI></L>
<L><HI>&s;uch grief I'le ne'r lye under:</HI></L>
<L>Fond Love is a folly, Boys we'l be Jolly,</L>
<L>with me it &s;han't be Killing,</L>
<L>Grand fools they are that counts her fair</L>
<L>which is not kind, and willing.</L>
</LG>
<LG>
<L><HI>Some doating fools there is I know,</HI></L>
<L><HI>will cringe and bow to Beauty</HI></L>
<L><HI>And &s;tand in fear of</HI> Cupids <HI>Bow,</HI></L>
<L><HI>as counting it their Duty:</HI></L>
<L>Fond Love is a folly, Boys we'l be jolly,</L>
<L>to me it &s;han't be Killing,</L>
<L>Grand fools they are that counts her fair</L>
<L>which is not kind and willing.</L>
</LG>
<LG>
<L><HI>Let me enjoy the charming Bowl</HI></L>
<L><HI>of Liquor when in Sea&s;on,</HI></L>
<L><HI>It quickens e'ry Noble Soul,</HI></L>
<L><HI>and Ripens all our Rea&s;on;</HI></L>
<L>Fond Love is a folly, Boys we'l be jolly,</L>
<L>with me it &s;han't be Killing,</L>
<L>Grand fools they are that counts her fair</L>
<L>which is not kind and willing.</L>
</LG>
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<P>No Lo<GAP DESC="illegible" RESP="UOM" EXTENT="1+ letters">ve no Life.</P>
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<LG>
<L><HI>Now fill the Gla&s;&s;es to the brim,</HI></L>
<L><HI>for this will paint our Faces,</HI></L>
<L><HI>And drink a full Carrou&s;e to him</HI></L>
<L><HI>that &s;lights all fond embraces:</HI></L>
<L>Fond Love is a folly, Boys we'l be jolly,</L>
<L>to me it &s;han't be Killing,</L>
<L>Grand fools they are that counts her fair,</L>
<L>which is not kind and willing.</L>
</LG>
<LG>
<L><HI>Fair</HI> Phillis <HI>once her Love did &s;how</HI></L>
<L><HI>to me, but once I lo&s;t her,</HI></L>
<L><HI>I &s;corn'd the Tyrannizing Bow</HI></L>
<L><HI>of</HI> Cupid <HI>that Impo&s;tor:</HI></L>
<L>Fond Love is a folly, Boys we'l be jolly,</L>
<L>with me it &s;han't be Killing,</L>
<L>Grand fools they are that counts her fair,</L>
<L>which is not kind and willing.</L>
</LG>
<LG>
<L><HI>Since</HI> Cupid <HI>u&s;es &s;ubtile Charms,</HI></L>
<L><HI>I &s;cornfully beheld him,</HI></L>
<L><HI>I'le hugg the Bottle in my arms</HI></L>
<L><HI>now may the</HI> D <HI>&mdash;Geld him;</HI></L>
<L>Fond Love is a folly, Boys we'l be jolly,</L>
<L>with me it &s;han't be Killing,</L>
<L>Grand fools they are that counts her fair,</L>
<L>which is not kind and willing.</L>
</LG>
<LG>
<L><HI>Now drink about and never &s;pare,</HI></L>
<L><HI>re&s;olving to be merry,</HI></L>
<L><HI>No</HI> Phillis <HI>in the World more fair</HI></L>
<L><HI>then Gla&s;&s;es of Canary:</HI></L>
<L>Fond Love is a folly, Boys we'l be jolly,</L>
<L>to me it &s;han't be Killing,</L>
<L>Grand fools they are that counts her fair</L>
<L>which is not kind and willing.</L>
</LG>
<LG>
<L><HI>Now he's an A&s;s that &s;eems to dote,</HI></L>
<L><HI>and waits a Womans Lei&s;ure,</HI></L>
<L><HI>I'de have him learn to change his note</HI></L>
<L><HI>with us enjoy true plea&s;ure;</HI></L>
<L>Fond Love is a folly, Boys we'l be jolly,</L>
<L>to me it &s;han't be Killing,</L>
<L>Grand fools they are that counts her fair,</L>
<L>which is not kind and willing.</L>
</LG>
<LG>
<L><HI>We'l lay our hearts a &s;oak in Sack,</HI></L>
<L><HI>it is a cure for Sadne&s;s,</HI></L>
<L><HI>This Liquor never let us lack,</HI></L>
<L><HI>&s;ince too much Love is Madne&s;s;</HI></L>
<L>Fond Love is a folly, Boys we'l be jolly,</L>
<L>to me it &s;han't be Killing,</L>
<L>Grand fools they are that counts her fair</L>
<L>which is not kind and willing.</L>
</LG>
<LG>
<L><HI>I know there's few but love to &s;port,</HI></L>
<L><HI>of all degrees I vow man,</HI></L>
<L><HI>From jovial Gallants at the Court,</HI></L>
<L><HI>to Country</HI> Ralph <HI>the Plow-man:</HI></L>
<L>For he<GAP DESC="illegible" RESP="pdcc" EXTENT="1 letter">l be jolly, with <HI>Hate</HI> and <HI>Molly,</HI></L>
<L>who take delight in billing,</L>
<L>Grand fools they are who count her fair,</L>
<L>which is not kind and willing.</L>
</LG>
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<P><HI>Printed for</HI> I. Deacon, <HI>at the</HI> Angel <HI>in</HI> Guilt-&s;pur-&s;treet <HI>without</HI> Newgate.</P>
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