Quote#Time
But, since of late, Elizabeth
Quote byRichard Corbet · 1582–1635
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: "The Fairies Farewel; or, God-a-Mercy Will", sts. 4–5.
English (original)
But, since of late, Elizabeth, And later James, came in, They never daunc’d on any heath As when the Time hath bin.By which wee note the Faries Were of the old Profession; Theyre Songs were Ave Maryes, Theyre Daunces were Procession.
— Richard Corbet
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