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Divine poems

Containing The History of Ionah. Ester. Iob. Sampson. Sions Sonets. Elegies. Written and newly augmented, by Fra: Quarles

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The Argvment.

Her ayd implor'd, the Queene refuses
To helpe them, and her selfe excuses:
But (urg'd by Mordecai) consents
To die, or crosse their foes intents.