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 |
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30. To Sampson Baker.
Sampson, whose strength not in thy Haire,But in thy firmer Braine-pan lyes,
I friendly warne thee to beware
Of reason-blinding vanities.
By the implored helpe divine
Of wilde affects the Lyon slay,
Account strong Beere a Philistine,
And th'Indian Witch a Dalilah.
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