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Philipot, Thomas

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FAB. XXVI. The Ox and Toad.

The Toad woud needs the Oxes size attaine,
And with fell poyson puffs up every veine,
Then askd her sone if equall were their size,
Then swells againe, and with her penome dyes.

Morall

The woud-bee witts to Lawrrels woud aspire,
And write till damn'd they shamefully retire.