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Chrestoleros

Seuen bookes of Epigrames written by T. B. [i.e. Thomas Bastard]
Bastard, Thomas (1565 or 6-1618)

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Epigr. 2. In Carum.

Carus abuseth me and saith I fill,
My papers with fond trifles and delightes.
Would I could make so well as he can spill.
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Yet is there something more in my short writs.
For tell me Carus, if I be so vaine,
As of meere courtesy you say I am:
Where did I borrow of an idle brain?
What common iest lent me an Epigram?
And yet I can be plaine, do not mistake.
But if I be, it shall be for your sake.
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