The Mastive, or Young-Whelpe of the Olde-Dogge Epigrams and Satyrs [by Henry Parrot] |
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Latet Anguis in herba.
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Latet Anguis in herba.
When Capring Cosmo comes from dauncing Schoole,He first commaunds the Maide pluck off his Hose:
Next bids her bring a Cushion and a stoole,
On which (she kneeling) rubbes his feete and toes.
That done, hee calls for's night-cap and his gowne,
Fearing the colde might catch him vnaware;
Nor more will walke forth (sayes) that day in towne,
Whence you may gesse, he hath no Coine to spare.
But that's not it, Cosmo to bed is gone,
Causing his shirt be washt that hath but one.
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