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Philipot, Thomas

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FAB. XL. The Porcupines and Adders.

The Aders had the Porcupines deceiv'd
Of their warme Nest which coud not be retrieu'd,
By subtillty possession first was gain'd,
But now by force the title is mentain'd.

Morall

Crownes got by force are often times made good,
By the more rough designes of warr, and blood.