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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.


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John Harington

John Harington

Born: 1525
Died: 1582 (aged 57)
Bio: John Harington was an English official working for Henry VIII.

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