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The Shorter Poems of Ralph Knevet

A Critical Edition by Amy M. Charles
Knevet, Ralph (1600-1671)

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[41] To Mr. EDWARD DOILY.

To season fresh acquaintance, these lines take
From him, that for his friends, and vertues sake
Dares rather doe, then speake: for talke he deemes
Is womanish; but action men beseemes.
If ought abides then in me, or my Muse,
Worth your command; tis ready for your use.
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