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The Anatomie of the Romane Clergie

or, a Discoverie of the Abvses Thereof. Written in Latine by sundrie Authors of their owne profession. And Translated into English verse by G. L. [i.e. George Lauder]
 
 

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Pope Ioane being with child coniuring the diuell had this answer.

Thou mother of Popes bring forth this popish birth,

Papa pater patrū papissa pandito partū, &c.


And then Ile freely tell thee, when Ile come forth on earth.