William Browne, of Tavistock. 1588-1643
243. Song
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79 words

FOR her gait, if she be walking; Be she sitting, I desire her For her state's sake; and admire her For her wit if she be talking;     Gait and state and wit approve her;     For which all and each I love her.

Be she sullen, I commend her For a modest. Be she merry, For a kind one her prefer I. Briefly, everything doth lend her     So much grace, and so approve her,     That for everything I love her.

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William Browne, of Tavistock. 1588-1643
244. Memory
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127 words
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