A mastif whelp with other ruff-Island-lik Currs fetcht from amongst the Antipedes ::

A mastif whelp with other ruff-Island-lik Currs fetcht from amongst the Antipedes

Which bite and barke at the fantasticall humorists and abusers of the time [by William Goddard]

Goddard, William

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Satire 55.

[There is noe Land vppon Earthes Center knowen]

There is noe Land vppon Earthes Center knowen,
Like th'English soyle, soe wond'rous wealthy growne.

That Ieuwell, which all Nations holdes soe deare,
Wee treade in durt; not caring for it here.
Why what's Plaine dealing? some this Iemm dus hold,
A Ieuwell farr in prise surpassing gold.
But wee (it seemes) o'rcloyd with it of late,
Hold, and esteeme it at a straunge lowe rate.
Soe lowe a rate: that 'tis fetcht from's soe fast,
As, much I feare, all wilbe fetcht at at laste.

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Satire 55.

[There is noe Land vppon Earthes Center knowen]