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a Ballad 1790

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In old Sir Robert Walpole's days When Bribery had no harm in't St Aubyn's Independence gained no tithe or preferment He daily to Sr Robert said It was not his intention His country or his rights to sell and he despis'd a Pension -

Chorus.

And this is Law he did maintain unto his dying day Sir This Independence he would keep Whatever Courtiers say Sir.

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For Cornwall's trust his Grandson ask His Pride! His wish! His Glory! And this obtain'd! Whatever tasks God set him - I'll assure If honour and Integrity Give them a good foundation He'll do the best that so he may To serve ye and the nation

And this is Law &c