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The Poetical Works of John Skelton

principally according to the edition of the Rev. Alexander Dyce. In three volumes

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Poeta Skelton answeryth.

Questionles no dowte of that ye say;
Jupiter hymselfe this lyfe myght endure;
This ioy excedith all worldly sport and play,
Paradyce this place is of syngular pleasure:
O wele were hym that herof myght be sure,

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And here to inhabite and ay for to dwell!
But, goodly maystres, one thynge ye me tell.