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EBBA 35317

Houghton Library - 25242.67
The Lovers Battle, / Being a sore Combat fought between Mars and Venus, at a place called / Cunney Castle, under Belly-hill. / Bold Mars l[i]ke to a warrier stout great brags did make in field / But Venus she gave him the rout. and forc't him for to yeild, / Then Mars drew out his Rapier strong thinking to win the day / But Venus charg'd him so sore he was glad he got away.
Date Published 1664-1688 ?
Author Thomas Robins
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Imprint London, Printed for T. P. at the three Bibles on London Bridge.
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Collection Houghton Library - 25242.67
Page 2.117
Location Houghton Library
Shelfmark 25242.67
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      Part 1
    Title The Lovers Battle, / Being a sore Combat fought between Mars and Venus, at a place called / Cunney Castle, under Belly-hill. / Bold Mars l[i]ke to a warrier stout great brags did make in field / But Venus she gave him the rout. and forc't him for to yeild, / Then Mars drew out his Rapier strong thinking to win the day / But Venus charg'd him so sore he was glad he got away.
    Tune Imprint The Tune is, The Chorals delight.
    First Lines AS I by chance abroad was walking, / under a pleasant shadow tree,
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