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THE Viper here, that stung the sheepheard swaine
(While careles of himselfe asleepe he lay,)
With Hysope caught, is cut by him in twaine
Her fat might take, the poison quite away
And heale his wound, that wonders tis to see
Such soveraigne helpe, should in a Serpent be
By this samen Leach, is meant the virtuous King
Who can with cunning, out of manners ill
Make wholesome lawes, * and take away the sting
Wherewith foule vice, doth greeue the virtuous still
Or can prevent, by quicke and wise foresight
Infection ere, it gathers further might.