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TO SIR GEORGE PARRIE, DOCTOR OC THE CIVILL LAW, by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: I have my laurel chaplet on my head
Last Line: The first as doctor, and the last as knight.
Subject(s): Law & Lawyers; Attorneys


I have my Laurel Chaplet on my head,
If 'mongst these many Numbers to be read,
But one by you be hug'd and cherished.

Peruse my Measures thoroughly, and where
Your judgement finds a guilty Poem, there
Be you a Judge; but not a Judge severe.

The meane passe by, or over, none contemne;
The good applaud: the peccant lesse condemne,
Since Absolution you can give to them.

Stand forth Brave Man, here to the publique sight;
And in my Booke now claim a two-fold right:
The first as Doctor, and the last as Knight.





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