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48 Of Soothsaying.
Might Kings shun future mischief by foretellingThē amongst Soothsayers 'twere excellēt dwelling
But if there be no means such harmes repelling,
The knowledge makes the sorrow more excelling.
But this, deare Soueraigne, me comfort doth,
That of these Sooth-sayers, very few say sooth.
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