a breviary of health

1547 A. Borde Breuiary of Helthe i. f. Cxxxix ^v There be diuers sortes of woundes, some be newe & fresshe woundes, & some be old woundes, some be depe woundes, [etc.].

reportedly, there’s a connection between narrative &
understanding. now she. hollow bird. knows a marriage
bed can turn. into jaws. let that be a lesson of how fairy
tales don’t age well. the wolf is balding & growing out
his hair. it is a matter of controversy. subsequent research
shows. the combination of mother & fucker makes for good
drama. a breviary be an abridgment. take the story. cut.
there be divers sorts of wounds. cut. new & fresh. old & deep.
cut. hollow bird in nest, sometimes, poison is from the stranger
you know.

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