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The Scourge of Folly

Consisting of satyricall Epigrams, And others in honour of many noble Persons and worthy friends, together, with a pleasant (though discordant) Descant upon most English Proverbs and others [by John Davies]

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[Blacke will take none other hue, But it will]

Blacke will take none other hue, But it will;
Or els some blacke women would not paynt so stil.