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Ex otio Negotium

Or, Martiall his epigrams Translated. With Sundry Poems and Fancies, By R. Fletcher

Fletcher, R.

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De Thelesino, Epig. 50

Whiles Thelesine embraced his chast friends stil.
His gown was short and thred-bare, cold and mean,
But since he serv'd foul Gamesters and obscæne
Now he buyes Fields, Plate, Tables at his will.
Wouldst thou grow rich Bithinicus? live vain:
Pure kisses will yield none, or little gain.