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And proud Lucifera men did her call, That made her selfe a Queene, and crownd to be, Yet rightfull kingdome she had none at all, Ne heritage of native soveraintie, But did usurpe with wrong and tyrannie Upon the scepter, which she now did hold: Ne ruld her Realmes with lawes, but pollicie, And strong advizement of six wisards old,° That with their counsels bad her kingdome did uphold.