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Rh In bed, when I lie, I soak like a pie;

I know you love Alexandrines; for which reason I closed the above madrigal with one. I think it is of a very good proportion, which I hope you will set to musick; and pray let me have a base, and second treble, with what other decorations and graces, you can better design than I can direct. To let you see you can want for nothing, if you come to Cavan, I write you the following catalogue:

I must trouble your reverence with a small sample of some things, to let you see that all I have said is truth.

1. Artichoke. 2. Carrot. 3. Parsnip. 4. Raspberries. Rh