Little Peddler, Little Basket!

Poem by Charles D'Orléans Collection SongsPeriod 15th century

Little peddler, little basket!
Yet if I have no merchandise
That is entirely to your liking,
Do not, for that, blame my trade.

I earn penny by penny,
It is far from the treasure of Venice,
Little peddler, little basket!
Yet if I have no merchandise…

And while it is a working day,
I waste time when I talk to you:
I will complete my enterprise
And through the streets cry:
Little peddler, little basket!

Charles D’Orléans

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