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FAB. LXXIV. The Satyre and Clown.
The Satyr sees the Clowne whom Cold asailesTo heat his hands, by breathing on his nailes,
Finding him blow his broath, the cause demands,
Cryd he, that cooles my broath that warmes my hands.
Morall
The Sycophant with the same breath can praiseEach faction and whats upermost obeys.
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