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Small poems of Divers sorts

Written by Sir Aston Cokain

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110. To his Wife.

What Vulcan's wife sell Ale! Thanks Venus for't;
The Goddess though did use another Sport.

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Bess, since thou likewise art a Black-smiths wife,
Imitate somewhat the Cyprian Queen in life.
But thou art old, and honest: therefore get
A young Wench to fill drink that may be fit.
But thou too much of vertue hast; therefore
Sell Noble Sack, and we will ask no more.