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Marry, because you have drank with the King

Quote byRobert Greene · 1558–1592

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: George-a-Greene (c. 1592).

English (original)

Marry, because you have drank with the King, And the King hath so graciously pledg'd you, You shall no more be call'd shoemakers, But you and yours, to the world's end, Shall be call'd the Trade of the Gentle Craft.

— Robert Greene

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