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B02529 The cuckcoo of the times. Since cuckcoo is but what mans born to, certain the cuckcoo therefore hopes to please your mind, the fault's not in the woman, but his fortune: and says it comprehends ev'n all mankind. To the tune of, The wandring Jews chronicle. 1675 (1675) Wing C7457; Interim Tract Supplement Guide C.20.f.8[52] 1,246 1

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