They gatherd, broad as Amazonian Targe,

Braunching so broad and long, that in the ground

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Those middle parts, that this new commer, Shame,

Heard not her lore, both in subjection now

There sit not, and reproach us as unclean.

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Among the Trees on Iles and woodie Shores.

Mistrust, Suspicion, Discord, and shook sore

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