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TO THE SAME SIR COD by BEN JONSON

Poet Analysis

First Line: THE EXPENSE IN ODOURS IS A MOST VAIN SIN
Last Line: EXCEPT THOU COULD'ST, SIR COD, WEAR THEM WITHIN.
Subject(s): SMELLS; ODORS; AROMAS; FRAGRANCES;
Th'expense in odours is a most vain sin,
Except thou could'st, Sir Cod, wear them within.



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