The hovse of correction or, certayne satyricall epigrams. Written by I. H. Gent. [i.e. John Heath]. Together with a few Characters, called Par Pari: or, like to like, quoth the Deuill to the Collier |
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On Smithfield.
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On Smithfield.
T'was Faire at Smithfield once, but once a yeere;At Bartholmetide: but now the Cities care
Hath mad it fayre at all times, paued it round.
T'is twentie shillings better by the pound.
Nor haue they much bestowed their cost amisse,
Since there's no Soile so plentifull as this;
Heere's Hay in great abundance, heads of Cattell;
As Horses, Oxen, hither come to battle:
Yet what is strangest, It nere needeth dressing.
Here is the horne of plentie. Uulcans blessing.
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