To the Reader; in Vindication of this Book.
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To the Reader; in Vindication of this Book.
One or two lines to thee I'll here Commend,
ONe or two lines to thee I'll here Commend,
This honest POEM to defend
From Calumny, because at this day,
All Poetry there's many do gain-say,
And very much condemn, as if the same
Did worthily deserve reproach and blame.