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WILLIAM OF THE FERRY, by                    
First Line: Near clyde's gay stream there dwelt a maid
Last Line: With william of the ferry
Subject(s): Ferry Boats;humility;peace


Near Clyde's gay stream there dwelt a maid,
Whose mind was chaste and pure,
Content she lived a humble life
Beloved by all who knew her;
Protected 'neath a parent's roof
Her time passed on so merry,
She loved and was beloved again
By William of the ferry.

With joy their parents gave consent
And fixed the bridal day.
Ere it arrived a press gang came
And press'd poor Will away;
He found resistance was in vain,
They dragged him from his ferry,
I ne'er shall see my love again,
Cried William of the ferry.

Loud blew the angry wind around;
When scarce a league from shore
The boat upset the ruffian crew
Never to rise no more;
Will fearless braved the angry waves
In safety in his wherry,
Peace was proclaimed and Jane's now blest
With William of the ferry.





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