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The poetical and dramatic works of Sir Charles Sedley

Collected and Edited from the Old Editions: With a preface on the text, explanatory and textual notes, an appendix containing works of doubtful authenticity, and a bibliography: By V. de Sola Pinto

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LXVI
TO SERTORIUS

If thou do'st want a Horse, thou buy'st a Score,
Or if a Piece of Wine, thou'lt have a Tun;
Swords, Belts, or Hats, does any Cheat bring o're;
At his own Rate thou wilt have all or none.
Whil'st out of Wantonness thou buy'st so fast,
Out of meer Want thou wilt sell all at last.