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[XVII. Strange were the life, that eu'rie man would like]

Strange were the life, that eu'rie man would like, more strange the state, that should mislike each one, rare were the Iemme, that eu'rie one would seeke, and little worth, that all would let alone, sweet were the meat, that eu'rie one would choose, and sowre the sause, that all men would refuse.