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On the Countess Dowager of Manchester Courage, dear Moll, and drive away despair. Mopsa, who in her youth was scarce thought fair, In spite of age, […]
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To all you ladies now at land To all you ladies now at land We men at sea indite; But first would have you understand How […]
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