It's of a bold astrologer in London town did dwell At telling maiden's fortunes, there's none could him excel There was a nice young serving girl, a living bear close by She went one day to the astrologer, all for to have a try I hear that you tell fortunes, sir, would you tell me mine, said she Of course, my dear, without a doubt, if you'll come upstairs with me To come upstairs with you, kind sir, I fear I am afraid She spoke it in such modesty as if she was a maid To come upstairs with you, kind sir, I fear I am afraid She spoke it in such modesty as if she was a maid To come upstairs with me, my dear, you need not be afraid Knowing it was but the other day you with your master laid Then she began to curse and swear she would her master bring As witness for both him and her that it was no such thing My pretty maid, don't swear and curse, you'll make the deed the worst For the crown beast that he gave to you, you've got it in your purse Oh indeed, you can tell fortunes, sir, you told me mine, said she Then up she pulled the crown piece, good morning, sir, said she