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Two bookes of epigrammes, and epitaphs

Dedicated to two top-branches of gentry: Sir Charles Shirley, Baronet, and William Davenport, Esquire. Written by Thomas Bancroft
Bancroft, Thomas (fl. 1633-1658)

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The First Booke of Epigrammes.
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The second Booke of Epigrammes.

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64. To Mr. William Roberts watch-maker.

Kind friend, that, in this iron age unkind,
Dost worke thy Fortunes out of Brasse, and finde

That mettle softer than the hearts of friends:
Be rich in patience, till a faire amends
Fortune shall make, who downe-right cannot wound
One that a head-piece beares so strong and sound.
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