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Laquei ridiculosi: Or Springes for Woodcocks

By H. P. [i.e. Henry Parrot]

Parrot, Henry

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177Spernit gens rustica musas.

VVhat tell you me of Pontus peasant groome,
That Tearmely posteth vp to purchase pelfe
Which he obscures within some desert roome,
And basely liues a slaue vnto himselfe?
Spurre him in any point, but in a lease,
You'l sooner tire the iade, then melt his grease.