EBBA 21823
Magdalene College - Pepys
| The Gallant Seamans return / from the Indies, or the happy meeting of two Faithful lovers. / Wherein is shewed the loyal constancy of a Seaman to his love, with her kind / salutation unto him for his Welcome home. / Observe this Song which is both neat and pretty / Tis on a Seaman in his praise of Betty. | |
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| Date Published | 1678-1680 |
| Author | Thomas Lanfiere |
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| Imprint | Printed for F. Cole, T. Vere, J. Wright and J. Clarke, W. Thackery, T. Passenger |
| License | With Allowance. |
| Collection | Magdalene College - Pepys |
| Page | 4.161 |
| Location | Pepys Library |
| Shelfmark | Pepys Ballads 4.161 |
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| Part 1 | |
| Title | The Gallant Seamans return / from the Indies, or the happy meeting of two Faithful lovers. / Wherein is shewed the loyal constancy of a Seaman to his love, with her kind / salutation unto him for his Welcome home. / Observe this Song which is both neat and pretty / Tis on a Seaman in his praise of Betty. |
| Tune Imprint | Tune of Five Sail of Frigots, Or, Shrewsbury |
| First Lines | I am a stout Seaman newly come on shore / I have been a long Voyage where I nere was be= / fore |
| Refrain | My own dearest honey whose name is Betty. [stanzas 1-10,16,17; with variations]; It is thou art the man that my Husband shall be. [stanzas 11-15; with variations] |
| Album Page | 1/2 sheet oblong folio, ?205 x 318 |
| Condition | uneven inking |
| Ornament | vertical rules |