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FAB. LXXXV. The Fox and Stork.
The Crane in pure revenge the Fox invitesTo dinner, and dispos'd her delicates
In a glass violl, which her beak alone
Coud reach, the Fox asham'd went empty home.
Morall
Fraud is by fraud but justly paid againe,And to deceive the Cusener is no shame.
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