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149. Upon Quintus, and Quintina.
Quintus kneels to his wifes commands, as thoughCommission from the Gods, she could avow.
Her words are Laws; poor Quintus trots about;
Thinks himself blest, his eyes are not scratcht out.
'Tis against nature, manners, vulgar speeches;
Good Priscian never give, women, the breeches.
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