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1. A spaniel bred with all the care

First Line:: A spaniel bred with all the care
Last Line:: Like those I flattered feed on air
Author:: John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:: 24893

2. A lion tired with state affairs

First Line:: A lion tired with state affairs
Last Line:: Will feed on geese both noon and night
Author:: John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:: 24902

3. Against an elm a sheep was tied

First Line:: Against an elm a sheep was tied
Last Line:: Since drums and parchment were invented
Author:: John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:: 33352

4. A wolf with hunger fierce and bold

First Line:: A wolf with hunger fierce and bold
Last Line:: But a pretended friend is worse
Author:: John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:: 24334

5. An owl of grave deport and mien

First Line:: An owl of grave deport and mien
Last Line:: Fools in derision follow fools
Author:: John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:: 33380

6. As Jupiter's all seeing eye

First Line:: As Jupiter's all seeing eye
Last Line:: And proud ambition of mankind
Author:: John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:: 24898

7. Atlas perceived the load of heaven's new guest

First Line:: Atlas perceived the load of heaven's new guest
Last Line:: But haunt those houses where she loved to roam
Author:: John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:: 11728

8. Impertinence at first is born

First Line:: Impertinence at first is born
Last Line:: Are sure to make their follies known
Author:: John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:: 33431

9. Nor less the spaniel skilful to betray

First Line:: Nor less the spaniel skilful to betray
Last Line:: Then lays her down and waits devouring death
Author:: John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:: 30631

10. Pythagoras rose at early dawn

First Line:: Pythagoras rose at early dawn
Last Line:: That great ones may enjoy their state
Author:: John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:: 29690