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To Britain, now, Omai must repair,

And many dangers run to win the British

fair.

AIR V. — Oediddee.

Adieu, dear Omai, and gladly receive

That true and kind welcome that Britons

can give.

[General Chorus.

Adieu, Prince Omai, and gladly receive

That true and kind welcome that Britons

can give.

SCENE 111. A View of Plymouth Sound, with Part of Mount Edgcumb, where Omai, with Harlequin as his Servant, lands; as also does Don Struttolando, with Clown as his Servant: both in pursuit of the Object of their Affections, Londina. Different comic Business is here introduced, with the two following

Airs by an old Water-cress Woman, or Fairy.

A I R VI. — Old Fairy.

Cold and hungry tho' I sing

Water-cresses o' the spring;

Your money, neighbours, little less is,

So buy my nice spring water-cresses;

Buy my nice spring water-cresses.


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