Her Eldest Daughter

Methinks thou mayst receive mine words as false;
Her eldest daughter at a stew-house tups.
Come hither, pray - and see with thine own eyes 
We lusty knaves surround that saucy wench
To make the two backed beast.

For Lisa’s Old English Scandal contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Grisetti Avatar
May 28, 2012 at 12:33 PM
A great example of Blamk verse. Best of luck in the contest for scandal.
Dietrich Avatar
May 27, 2012 at 6:08 PM
OOOH, it's scandalous all right!!!! WAY to go with this one . I have not seen to many yet. But me likes.
Kendrick Avatar
May 27, 2012 at 2:14 PM
Okay..Since you are English this must have been easy...Good luck in the contest..Enjoyed reading ..Thanks for stopping by...Sara
Baxter Avatar
May 27, 2012 at 12:47 PM
This was cute.
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