Chapter XVI

This was a very popular loyal song in the reign of Charles II. Both words and music are given in Playford’s _Musical Companion_ (1667).

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The first is from Dryden’s opera, _King Arthur, or the British Worthy_ (1691). As to the first: ‘A battle is supposed to be given behind the scenes, with drums, trumpets, and military shouts and excursions; after which, the Britons, expressing their joy for the victory, sing this song of triumph.’--Author’s Note.

The second is an extract from _Annus Mirabilis_ (1667).