Volume the First: Diplomatic Display Oxford Bodleian Library, MS.Don.e.7.
17when Corydon went to the fair He bought a red ribbon for Beſs,with which she encircled her hair & made herself look very feſs.
"My dear young freinds"
"The arguments you have usedare too just & too eloquent to be withstood;Rebecca in 3 days time, you shall beunited to the Captain."
This speech, than which nothingcould be more satisfactory, was receivedwith Joy by all; & peace being once more restored on all sides, Captain Roger intreated Rebecca to favour them with a Song, in compliance with which requesthaving first aſsured them that she hada terrible cold, she sung as follows.