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And he that gives us in these days
New Lords may give us new laws.

— George Wither

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Though I am young, I scorn to flit
On the wings of borrowed wit.

Hang sorrow! care will kill a cat,
And therefore let ’s be merry.

And I oft have heard defended,—
Little said is soonest mended.

Jack shall pipe, and Jill shall dance.

Jack shall pipe and Gill shall dance.

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