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GUEST,Emily Stephenson Lyr Req: Netherlands Leaguer? / Holland's Leaguer (10) ADD: News from Holland's Leaguer 30 Oct 07


I am guessing this is a long past question but in case anyone was still looking for lyrics these are the original ones from the broadsheet:

You that desire news, list' to my story;
Some it will cause to muse, some will be sorry;
From many quarters have gallants resorted,
Of Holland's Leager the fame heard reported.

Chorus: Yet it is certain, in truth it is spoken,
That Holland's Leager up lately is broken.

The flaunting Spaniard and boon Cavillera,
The bragging Dutchman, though't cost him a'dear-a;
Walloun and Switzer, both Jews, Turks and Neager,
Scots, Danes and French have been at Holland's Leager

Though many sought to invade the strong island,
And stratagems devised by sea and by land,
Bulwarks and batteries and other fences,
Daily maintained the island's expenses.

Blow for blow, shot for shot, still they returned;
But sliding cowards she ever disdained;
Those that gave onset, they put her so valiant,
She durst in battle join with any gallant.

But, since the Leager broke, there's a new order
For those that used to frequent-a this border;
That non shall thither some to work a violence,
Great and small, high and low, all must keep silence.

Yet youngsters, arm yourselves, here comes new anthem;
They have a refuge found that can defend them;
Drums, pikes and musketeers there doth attend you,
Fot for this company, gold and rich treasure.

So bravely march away gallants in clusters,
Arrive at Bewdley, where they keep their musters;
Though certain horses were left, be not daunted,
All for your pleausre's there, as Holland vaunted.

So, if my news in this song may content you,
Buy it and try it and never repent you;
For recreation, in love, I have penned it,
Trusting no creature I have here offended.

Phew!


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