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Poem by Thomas Urquhart
Epigrams. The Third Booke. № 9. That a courtesie ought to be conferred soone, and with a good will
NO man will from his heart owe that, which was
Extorted by meere importunity,
Without regard of true desert; because
It seemes to have beene giv'n unwillingly:
Who distributes his benefits that way,
Needs not then wait for a gratification
From him, whom he hath dulled with delay,
And tortured with grievous expectation;
For we acknowledge gifts according to
Th'intent of him, who doth the same bestow.
Thomas Urquhart
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