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Two bookes of epigrammes, and epitaphs

Dedicated to two top-branches of gentry: Sir Charles Shirley, Baronet, and William Davenport, Esquire. Written by Thomas Bancroft
Bancroft, Thomas (fl. 1633-1658)

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The First Booke of Epigrammes.
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The second Booke of Epigrammes.

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238. To the Flower of Youngsters, Rose Verney.

By some fore-knowledge wert thou named Rose,
Whose fame-blowne Beauty such a tincture showes
Of vernall brav'ry, as may well compare
With Venus Flower, that in sweet and faire
Dainties excells, yet is not without pricks;
No more art thou: Blush Rose, I smell thy tricks.
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