I wish my deadly foe, no worse Than want of friends, and empty purse.

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I wish my deadly foe, no worse Than want of friends, and empty purse.

Nicholas Breton

1577

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Enemies Loneliness Poverty

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Time

1577 The Renaissance

Person

Nicholas Breton

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Citation

Breton, Nicholas. A Farewell to Town. c. 1577.

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