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British Library - Roxburghe
Friendly Counsaile. / OR, / Here's an answer to all Demanders / The which Ile declare to all By-standers, / Thereby to teach them how to know / A perfect Friend from a flattering Foe.
Date Published 1633?
Author Charles Records
Standard Tune
Imprint LONDON, Printed for Richard Harper in Smithfield.
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Collection British Library - Roxburghe
Pages 1.16, 1.113
Location British Library
Shelfmark C.20.f.7.16
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 Part 1Part 2
TitleFriendly Counsaile. / OR, / Here's an answer to all Demanders / The which Ile declare to all By-standers, / Thereby to teach them how to know / A perfect Friend from a flattering Foe.The Second Part.
Tune ImprintTo the tune of I could fancy pretty Nancy.To the same tune.
First LinesIT was my chance not long time since, / To be where was much conference:THy friend such lewdnesse soon wil check, / And tell thee thou art like to lacke,
RefrainThus demanding how to know / A faithfull friend from a flattering foe. [with variation]These are certaine signes to know / A faithfull friend from a flattering foe.
Condition
Ornament
Notes This ballad appears to have been printed on one sheet that was cut apart and collected as two individual items; holding institution shelfmarks are C.20.f.7.16 and C.20.f.7.113