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...a crown, »And cares can make the sweetest lowe to frown: »Ah then, ah then, »If country loves so sweet desires do gain, »What lady would not love a shepherd swain.« *) Se p. 91. =>) p. 21. 4) Det før nævnte Skrift p. 33-35. *) Trykt i: Doubtful plays of W. Shakespeare...

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