Early English Poetry, Ballads, and Popular Literature of the Middle Ages, Volume 27Percy Society, 1840 - English literature |
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Page 157
... monsters , & c . Mee thinks the taylors should not chuse But grow exceeding rich , Yet from them I heare no such newes , Though they goe thorow stitch : The reason's this , new cloathes are made Before the old bill is defraide . O monsters ...
... monsters , & c . Mee thinks the taylors should not chuse But grow exceeding rich , Yet from them I heare no such newes , Though they goe thorow stitch : The reason's this , new cloathes are made Before the old bill is defraide . O monsters ...
Page 158
... monsters , & c . And men that should more wisdom have As Then the frayle female sex , many fond inventions have , Nay , rather they'l annexe Unto the story of their shame , A higher style than women claime . O monsters , & c . Ungirt ...
... monsters , & c . And men that should more wisdom have As Then the frayle female sex , many fond inventions have , Nay , rather they'l annexe Unto the story of their shame , A higher style than women claime . O monsters , & c . Ungirt ...
Page 159
... monsters , & c . If any thing may give them light To see their vanity , In my conceit that object might Make wise men to defie A fashion that is held so base , Worne by the hangman in disgrace . O monsters , & c . Nowe to conclude ...
... monsters , & c . If any thing may give them light To see their vanity , In my conceit that object might Make wise men to defie A fashion that is held so base , Worne by the hangman in disgrace . O monsters , & c . Nowe to conclude ...
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