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1. A dog tax invented by some as I'm told

First Line:
A dog tax invented by some as I'm told
Last Line:
We must starve by the paws of the overgrown rats
DMI number:
36840

2. A grasshopper once while the winter prevailed

First Line:
A grasshopper once while the winter prevailed
Last Line:
All idlers shall suffer the woes they deserve
DMI number:
36291

3. A canting Scot in thy vile sermons preaches

First Line:
A canting Scot in thy vile sermons preaches
Last Line:
Will not believe the devil before the scot
DMI number:
42730

4. Ah wretched man go search thy heart and see

First Line:
Ah wretched man go search thy heart and see
Last Line:
Tis thou alone canst conquer every lust
DMI number:
26237

5. Alas that ever this day we did see

First Line:
Alas that ever this day we did see
Last Line:
That ever he forced king Edward to die
DMI number:
37013

6. Among the worst of cowards let him be named

First Line:
Among the worst of cowards let him be named
Last Line:
Who having sinned ashamed to be afraid
DMI number:
33682

7. As parched thorns under a pot

First Line:
As parched thorns under a pot
Last Line:
And he that smiles is couted wise
DMI number:
36829

8. At last we are met but I hope with no other

First Line:
At last we are met but I hope with no other
Last Line:
When they wanted to dose to keep generals awake
DMI number:
33184

9. Betrayed by honour and compelled by shame

First Line:
Betrayed by honour and compelled by shame
Last Line:
Till plunged in sad eternity they wake
Author:
Sir Richard Steele (Absolute)
DMI number:
37145

10. Betwisht the twelt hour and elevin

First Line:
Betwisht the twelt hour and elevin
Last Line:
Tho ze be knaves in this countrie | Soutars and tailziors blist be ze
Author:
William Dunbar (Absolute)
DMI number:
10904