| HAVING been tenant long to a rich Lord, | |
| Not thriving, I resolved to be bold, | |
| And make a suit unto him, to afford | |
| A new small-rented lease, and cancell th' old. | |
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| In heaven at his manour I him sought: | 5 |
| They told me there, that he was lately gone | |
| About some land, which he had dearly bought | |
| Long since on earth, to take possession. | |
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| I straight return'd, and knowing his great birth, | |
| Sought him accordingly in great resorts; | 10 |
| In cities, theatres, gardens, parks, and courts: | |
| At length I heard a ragged noise and mirth | |
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| Of theeves and murderers: there I him espied, | |
| Who straight, Your suit is granted, said, & died. | |
