Anonymous

“ Whereto she belong’d; then following Cat-skin,
Into an old straw house he saw her creep in.
’ He said. 0! brave Cat-skins, I find it is tnee,
These three nights together have so charmed me;
Thou art the sweetest creature my eyes e’er beheld
With joy and contentment my heart it is filled.
Thou art the cook’s scullion, but as I have life,
Grant me but thy love, I’ll make thee my wife:
And you shall have maids to be at your call,
Sir, that cannot be, I’ve no portion at all.
Thy beauty is a portion my joy and my dear,
I prize it far better than thousands a year ”

“ Wandering Young Gentlewoman, OR THE
Cat-skins' Garland;
IN FIVE PARTS. Part 1. How an Esquire's Daughter near London was forced from home by her Father’s cruelty, but through her tender Mother, was well educated and clothed in rich array. When she came to understand she was hated by her Father, she made a robe of Cat skins, with which she wandered, carrying rich attire and jewels with her.
Part 2. How one night she went to a Knight’s house, where she begged for a night’s lodging in the stable, which was granted her. ”

“ For to make him welcome was set on the board.
She said, You are welcome, feed heartily I pray
And if you are willing, with me you shall stay,
So long as you live; then lie made this reply,
I only am come thy love for to try. ”