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[23] To Mr. FRAMMINGHAM GAUDY.

Gaudy such store of worth doth Crowne thy name,
That it like to [a] columne stands which fame
To lasting memorie, and honour builds,
Whereon thy vertues hang like Pensile shields,
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As Trophyes of those glorious Victories,
Wonne from the lesser Worlds great enemies
Then let thy fame with time vie dayes and yeares,
Let death be joy to thee; to others teares.
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