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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Destruit ædificat mutat quadrata rotundis.
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Destruit ædificat mutat quadrata rotundis.
A man there was (which here shall not be nam'd)that with great cost a wondrous building fram'd;
But as the building rose, the Builders purse
Did pine in substance, (Builders common curse.)
It cost him many a pound: but that's no matter.
Slightly being built, the building gan to tatter:
And by mischance, downe salls of it a part.
The Workmen (they being glad with all their heart)
And askt his leaue to ayse it vp agayne.
Nay soft (quoth he) it is a question whether
More may fall downe; let's set vp all together.
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