Sport, that wrinkled Care derides, And Laughter holding both his sides…

John Milton
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Sport, that wrinkled Care derides, And Laughter holding both his sides. Come and trip it as ye go, On the light fantastic toe. ✨ L'Allegro l. 33 (1645)
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Sport, that wrinkled Care derides, And Laughter holding both his sides. Come and trip it as ye go, On the light fantastic toe. ✨ L'Allegro l. 33 (1645)

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