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In Dominam Membrosam.
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In Dominam Membrosam.
Madam Membrosa had to me a suite,To set forth her good parts: and thus I'le do't:
Setting a side thy iudgement, and thy wit,
(Which though but little is) for thee more fit:
First, of rare Complexion thou hast store,
And when 'tis gone, 'knowst well where to haue more.
Then, for thy Hayre, (nay, thinke not I doe flatter)
It cost thee to the Tire man, no small matter.
And yet to picke a Pocket farre more quicke.
Thou a small Foote, nor a short Heele do'st lacke,
Which makes thee fall so often on thy backe.
As for thy other Parts (which I know least)
Thou get'st thy liuing by; sure those are best.
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