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The hovse of correction

or, certayne satyricall epigrams. Written by I. H. Gent. [i.e. John Heath]. Together with a few Characters, called Par Pari: or, like to like, quoth the Deuill to the Collier
 

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In Lincum.

Lincus the Draper, for his more auayle,
Dams vp his lights to set his Ware to sayle;
And counts it (in his Art) a misterie
To gayne by lying, oaths, and flatterie:
But take this rule, If Lincus his lights stoppe,
Deeme you his conscience darker then his shoppe.