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There was a battle fought of late,
Yet was the slaughter small;
The strife was, whether I should write,
Or send nothing at all.
Of one side were the captains' names
Short Time and Little Skill;
One fought alone against them both,
Whose name was Great Good-will.
John Harington
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John Harington
Born:
1525
Died:
1582
(aged 57)
Bio:
John Harington was an English official working for Henry VIII.
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