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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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77. Solace in solitude.

The Coale-blacke Raven in the desart fed
Elias; but that glory-glittering Dove
Those soules doth cherish, that are sequestred
From worldly toyes, and fixt on joyes above.
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