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Two bookes of epigrammes, and epitaphs

Dedicated to two top-branches of gentry: Sir Charles Shirley, Baronet, and William Davenport, Esquire. Written by Thomas Bancroft
Bancroft, Thomas (fl. 1633-1658)

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The First Booke of Epigrammes.
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The second Booke of Epigrammes.

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132. The Miller to the King.

Scorne not the Miller, King: for thou with wind
Thy Mill-like frame dost move, and viands grind
Into thy stomackes bag; and Death that takes.
Toule in a Coffin, no distinction makes.
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