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LINES TO RATCLIF [RADCLIFFE], by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: My ratclif [radcliffe], when thy reckless youth offends
Last Line: But wyatt said true, the scar doth aye endure.
Alternate Author Name(s): Surrey, Earl Of
Variant Title(s): Exhortacion To Learne By Others Trouble
Subject(s): Radcliffe, Thomas, 3d Earl Of Sussex (1526-1583)


My Ratclif, when thy reckless youth offends,
Receive thy scourge by others' chastisement.
For such calling, when it works none amends,
Then plagues are sent without advertisement.
Yet Salomon said, the wronged shall recure:
But Wyatt said true, the scar doth aye endure.






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