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Shakespeare's King John

Posted by Doris on July 08, 2003

In Reply to: Shakespeare's King John posted by Bob on July 08, 2003

: : Can anyone tell me briefly from what passage "to gild refined gold, to paint the lily, to throw perfume on violets" comes from

: King John. Act iv. Sc. 2.

Many thanks Bob. Much appreciated.

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