BALLAD. (Dear Yanko say, and true he say)

Dear Yanko say, and true he say, All mankind, one and t'other, Negro, mulatto, and malay, Through all de world be broder.

In black, in yellow, what disgrace, That scandal so he use 'em? For dere no virtue in de face, De virtue in the bosom.

Dear Yanko say, &c.

What harm dere in a shape or make? What harm in ugly feature? Whatever colour, form, he take, The heart make human creature.

Then black and copper both be friend, No colour he bring beauty, For beauty Yanko say attend On him who do him duty.

Dear Yanko say, &c.