A Tale of Tvvo Swannes VVherein is comprehended the original and increase of the riuer Lee: Commonly called Ware-riuer: Together, with the antiquitie of sundrie places and townes seated vpon the same. Pleasant to be Read. And not altogether unprofitable to bee understood. By W. V. [i.e. William Vallans] |
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Iohn Tvrner of the worke.
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Iohn Tvrner of the worke.
To tell a Tale, and tell the trueth withall,
To write of waters, and with them of land.
To tell of Riuers, where they rise and fall.
To tell where Cities, Townes and Castles stand.
To tell their names both old and newe,
with other things, that be most true.
To write of waters, and with them of land.
To tell of Riuers, where they rise and fall.
To tell where Cities, Townes and Castles stand.
To tell their names both old and newe,
with other things, that be most true.
Argues a Tale that tendeth to some good.
Argues a Tale that hath in it some reason.
Argues a Tale, if it be vnderstood,
As lookt the like, and you shall find it geason.
If when you reade, you find it so,
Commend the worke and let it goe.
Argues a Tale that hath in it some reason.
Argues a Tale, if it be vnderstood,
As lookt the like, and you shall find it geason.
If when you reade, you find it so,
Commend the worke and let it goe.
I. T.
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