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England a fortune-telling host, As num'rous as the stars, could boast Matrons, who toss the cup, and see The grounds of Fate in grounds of tea.

Charles Churchill

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Charles Churchill
Died: 1764
Died: November 4
Poet
Writer
City of Westminster
England
Toss
Fate
Grounds
Stars
Boast
Tea
Host
Cups
Fortune
Telling
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