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45. A Black Swan.
A maid of Burgundie, lean as a RakeMade by Green-sickness; was advis'd to take
Sedum minus 2 M. which some vow,
As rare an Herb, as can in Gardens grow.
The Pious Maid, her Doctor did deny:
Chose before sin, Sins wages; and would Die.
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