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water_n dry_a earth_n fire_n 4,059 5 7.5085 4 false
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B05855 The young mans resolution to the maidens request. A witty dialogue between a young man and a maid. Wherein she asks him when he intends to marry, and he resolves her how long he will tarry. To the tune of, Summer time. J. S. (John Shirley), fl. 1680-1702. 1663-1664? (1664) Wing S3522A; ESTC R184139 1,297 1

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