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One askt a Gentleman why he staid and walkt so long in that dirty field? He told
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One askt a Gentleman why he staid and walkt so long in that dirty field? He told
him because it was very Civil and cour∣teous to him, and more than he did de∣serve or desire; for at every step the dirt did invite him to stay. Yes, says t'other, I be∣lieve so; for it seems 'twas a good stay to you: for I did not see you fall.