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Leander Drownd.
When as Leander (yong) was Drown'dWhen as Leander (yong) was Drown'd, no heart by love receiv'd a wound, but on a Rock himselfe sat by, there weeping superabundantly. His head upon his hand he layd, and sighing (deeply) thus he sayd: Ah cruell Fate! and looking on't wept as hee'd drown the Hellespont. And sure his tongue had more exprest, had not his tears, had not his tears forbad the rest.
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