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Argalvs and Parthenia

Written by Fra: Quarles

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Maddam (said he) if these mine aged eyes
Retaine that wonted strength, which age denies
To many of my yeares, I should be bold
(In viewing you) to say, I doe behold.

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My neece Parthenia's, face: Nor can I be
Perswaded (by your leaue) but you are she?