It's of a bold astrologer in London town they dwell
At telling maiden's fortunes there's none could him excel
There was a nice young serving girl a living there close by
She went one day to the astrologer of for to have a try
I hear that you tell fortune 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 wasn't made
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 piece that he gave to you you've got it in your purse
Oh indeed you can tell fortune sir you told me mine said she
Then out she pulled the crown piece good morning sir said she