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Argalus and Parthenia (1684)

Quarles, Francis, 1592-1644 · London : Printed by J. Gain for M. Rooks · leaf 159

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fulglutton, that does eatHis unearned dyet with his dayly (weat,Behold his heaven in a more ample meafure,Than he had hopes to purchafe with the treafurcOf his beft faith ; fuch were the dainties, fuchThe viands, that I dare not think too muchTo term it Paradife, where all things didOffer… … Book in airgaltist and $att$etits. is« (19) Forthwith, with joyned hands and fmiling facesWith habits more unequal than their pacesA jolly pair drew near the table; thoneIn green : his pamperd body had out-grownHis feam-ript garments, all imbroider d oreWith fpreading Vines, whole fruitful leaves…

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