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But still , let no one doubt that Professor Morley's words are true - that the spirit of our Early and Middle Times was noble and pure ; that , notwithstanding prurient novels and review - articles , and Holywell Street filth ...
But still , let no one doubt that Professor Morley's words are true - that the spirit of our Early and Middle Times was noble and pure ; that , notwithstanding prurient novels and review - articles , and Holywell Street filth ...
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Flora springing Is ever bringing Dame Venus ease . ? Oh see the Arbour where that she with melting kisses distilling blisses From her true selfe with joy did ravish me . The pretty nightingale did sing melodiously ...
Flora springing Is ever bringing Dame Venus ease . ? Oh see the Arbour where that she with melting kisses distilling blisses From her true selfe with joy did ravish me . The pretty nightingale did sing melodiously ...
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Away he went when all was spent , wherat shee was offended ; Like a troian true she made a vow shee wold have one shold mend it . ! ffins . and went away . 48 She declared she'd get some one el - e , I Qui n'en a qu'un , n'en a point ...
Away he went when all was spent , wherat shee was offended ; Like a troian true she made a vow shee wold have one shold mend it . ! ffins . and went away . 48 She declared she'd get some one el - e , I Qui n'en a qu'un , n'en a point ...
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“ A pipe , sonne , thou shalt haue alsoe ,? which in true Musicke soe shall goeI put thee out of doubt , 100 As who that liues 8 & shall it heare , shall haue noe power to forbeare , but laugh & leape about . The boy is content .
“ A pipe , sonne , thou shalt haue alsoe ,? which in true Musicke soe shall goeI put thee out of doubt , 100 As who that liues 8 & shall it heare , shall haue noe power to forbeare , but laugh & leape about . The boy is content .
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8 8 9 If dreames be true , then Ride I can ; I lacke nothing but a man , for tis onlye hee can ease my moane . I I want a man , 12 can , nor & c . 10 When dayell is come , I wish for night ; 12 When night is come , I wish for light ...
8 8 9 If dreames be true , then Ride I can ; I lacke nothing but a man , for tis onlye hee can ease my moane . I I want a man , 12 can , nor & c . 10 When dayell is come , I wish for night ; 12 When night is come , I wish for light ...
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