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11.
A poor old woman kept a brood
First Line:
A poor old woman kept a brood
Last Line:
And keep us thus and then complain
Author:
John Gay (Speculation)
DMI number:
1771
12.
A sneaking cur the master's spy
First Line:
A sneaking cur the master's spy
Last Line:
The cur was hanged the mastiff cleared
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
37030
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A sneaking cur the master's spy
First Line:
A sneaking cur the master's spy
Last Line:
The cur was hanged ye mastiff cleared
Author:
John Gay (Speculation)
DMI number:
1777
14.
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
15.
A stag within a yard confined
First Line:
A stag within a yard confined
Last Line:
But custom conquers fear and shame
Author:
John Gay (Speculation)
DMI number:
1767
16.
A prude at morn and evening prayer
First Line:
A prude at morn and evening prayer
Last Line:
And that this his member never lies still
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
22258
17.
A rake by every passion ruled
First Line:
A rake by every passion ruled
Last Line:
For care by right should go before
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
33375
18.
A Lion cub of sordid mind
First Line:
A Lion cub of sordid mind
Last Line:
And spoils his credit through the nation
Author:
John Gay (Speculation)
DMI number:
1763
19.
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
20.
A maid is like the golden ore
First Line:
A maid is like the golden ore
Last Line:
And is current in every house
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
23767
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