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Thomas Chatterton

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Haste to thie kiste, thie onlie dortoure bedde.
Cale, as the claie whiche will gre on thie hedde,
Is Charitie and Love aminge highe elves;
Knightis and Barons live for pleasure and themselves.
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"An Excelente Balade of Charitie", Stanza 4

 
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