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Epitaph on R. Webb,

hang'd for Ravishing a Child of five years old May, 19. 1651.

Here lyes curst Webb! who living, spun though short,
So fair a thread, a Halter choakt him fort,
For Bardolph's like 'twas cut with vile reproaches
And Edge of Penny-Cord-so Bonas noches!