II

He met a bould yeoman, and bid him for to stand;

"If I do, I'm damn'd!" said he, "although you cut it grand.

I'm an old English farmer, and do not me provoke

I've a cudgel, look ye here, it's a prime tough bit of oak!

And I'll give you some gravy, [5]

Of that I'll take my davy, [6]

If you try to prig my gold [7]

Derry down."

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