The witch of Edmonton a known true story / composed into a tragi-comedy by divers well-esteemed poets, William Rowley, Thomas Dekker, John Ford, &c.

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Title: The witch of Edmonton a known true story / composed into a tragi-comedy by divers well-esteemed poets, William Rowley, Thomas Dekker, John Ford, &c.
Author: Rowley, William, 1585?-1642?
Publication: London :: Printed by J. Cottrel for Edward Blackmore ...,; 1658.
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PROLOGUE.

THe Town of Edmonton hath lent the StageA Devil and a Witch, both in an age.To make comparisons it were uncivil,Between so even a pair, a Witch and Devil.But as the year doth with his plenty bringAs well a latter as a former Spring;So has this Witch enioy'd the first, and reasonPresumes she may partake the other season:In Acts deserving name, the Proverb says,Once good, and ever; Why not so in Plays?Why not in this? since (Gentlemen) we flatterNo Expectation: here is Mirth and Matter.Mr. Bird.