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Chrestoleros

Seuen bookes of Epigrames written by T. B. [i.e. Thomas Bastard]

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Epigr. 24.

Olde Abbeyes who that liues doth not despise,
Which knew their fall & knows they cānot rise?
And I despise the new, because I see.
They were, but are not; these will neuer be.
But wer't not sinne, and might I be so bold,
I would desire one newe for many olde.