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Page 137
... flowers , then the departure of the company . There is also , as we shall see , a glance at the quĂȘte , or collecting of tribute . Colin in his laye speaks as the master of ceremonies , who in the may play was called the foreman or ...
... flowers , then the departure of the company . There is also , as we shall see , a glance at the quĂȘte , or collecting of tribute . Colin in his laye speaks as the master of ceremonies , who in the may play was called the foreman or ...
Page 138
... flowers of the spring season are given . To the Queen Elizabeth Tudor , in scarlet and white ermine , a flower coronet of heraldic roses and lilies has been presented . Bay and olive branches are fit for a sovereign and green branches ...
... flowers of the spring season are given . To the Queen Elizabeth Tudor , in scarlet and white ermine , a flower coronet of heraldic roses and lilies has been presented . Bay and olive branches are fit for a sovereign and green branches ...
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... flowers like brides flowers Leda 2 swans nymphs silver brood -heavenly borne 2 Venus birds generation ' somers heat ' 2 swans Against the Brydale day Against the Brydale day Against their Brydale day Even as which is not was was long ...
... flowers like brides flowers Leda 2 swans nymphs silver brood -heavenly borne 2 Venus birds generation ' somers heat ' 2 swans Against the Brydale day Against the Brydale day Against their Brydale day Even as which is not was was long ...
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