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Philipot, Thomas

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FAB. VIII. The Fox in the Well.

The Fox in a deep well implores the aid,
Of a grace wolfe, who many questions made,
How he came there, the Fox halfe drown'd replyes
Oh cease vaine words & help thy friend that ayes.

Morall

Men oft good Counsell can bestow in griefe,
But with no reall good will bring reliefe.