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The Mastive, or Young-Whelpe of the Olde-Dogge

Epigrams and Satyrs [by Henry Parrot]
Parrot, Henry
 
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Non dulce, quod utile.

Turdosus trainde in the Nocturnall Trade,
Which wee by Title of Gold-finder call:
With oft infusion such escapes had made,
As causd his Maister (much displeasd withall)
Say thus in rage Thou a Iakes-Farmer proue?
A Cobler (knaue) would thee much more behoue.
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