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SCENE II.

The High-street.
Joan
of Hedington sola.
Let's view the mighty Act which I have done:
The thing is worthy Joan of Hedington.
I that have favour'd Youngsters many a Score,
Was ne'er affronted at this Rate before
By such an Upstart, Tawdry, Pocky Whore;
She from the Maggotty Pie away was sent,
Because she had not Trade to pay her Rent.
At Hinksey then they would not let her stay,
Because she kept a Bawdy-house, they say;
But now I think I have given the Whore her due.
Shall I be hussied by a Bitch like you!
No, I have beat her, and the Drab is gone,
I will reign Mistress of this Place alone,
And be the Topping Dame of Hedington.

But I think I had best go home and drink a Dram
of Brandy.

[Exit Joan.