The Bellman

Portrait of Robert Herrick
Robert Herrick 1591–1674

From noise of scare-fires rest ye free, From murders Benedicite. From all mischances that may fright Your pleasing slumbers in the night : Mercy secure ye all, and keep The goblin from ye while ye sleep. Past one o'clock, and almost two, My masters all, good-day to you.

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