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NHG-P.767.030
10 Apr 1767:42,43 (549)
From the Boston Gazette of March 30, 1767.
A Dialogue between Lobbin and Sawney, two Countrymen that
came to Boston to Market.
Lobbin.
Good-morrow friend; have you bro't down,
For these liek-pennies here in town,
A sled of pork as well as I
To give away: for none will buy.
Sawney.
The town I see, is very full
Of meat, which makes the market dull;
But I can't tarry long, not I,
The paltry market here to try,
And so must quickly sell or give;
For at a distance I do live.
Lobbin.
How far good friend, and what's the name
Of that same town from whence you came?
Sawney.
Our town is situated from here
To th' westward sev'nty miles or near,
As mile-stones tell the traveller,
Which were set up by private bounty,
B---kf---d by name in W--------- County.
Lobbin.
[ ] is that distance, reason good,
Why don't you fetch a bigger load?
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