a Ballad Founded on Facts adressd [sic] to the Gentlemenof Lincolnshire resident in London', undated (Series 86.06) - No. 0002

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6.

To make a Squire of blood Requires
An ancestry of eight, (2)
Sure two (3) Should be required to make
a County candidate
Garter King will say so &c.

7.

Shall upstart sons of men who servd
in menial occupation,
Rank with these men, whose ancesters,
with honor servd the nation
Garter King will say no &c.
To the servants hall Let them go &c.

8.

Ye wise & worthy ofice holders
Who go to the Elections
Give weight to Rank & Family
in making your Selections
to the Poling booth when you go &c.

9.

The God Preserve all Gentlemen
of virtuous Transactions
who wisely take example from
Their ancesters Good actions
To Parliament Let them go &c.

10.

God Prosper all Fair Trading men
who deal by honest sample
Tho naught they know of ancesters
or of their Good example
To the Counting house Let them go &c.