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361.
He that first said it knew the worth of wit
First Line:
He that first said it knew the worth of wit
Last Line:
Shall Dryden Cowley and our Duke outgo
DMI number:
6549
362.
Here be de var pretty show just come from Parie
First Line:
Here be de var pretty show just come from Parie
Last Line:
Me show you the Shevaler de St George at de bottom | O rare show o var pretty show who see my fine dainty show
DMI number:
13329
363.
Here is to be sold the true water of light
First Line:
Here is to be sold the true water of light
Last Line:
And being quite out of danger by all be adored
DMI number:
7480
364.
Here lies a creature of indulgent fate
First Line:
Here lies a creature of indulgent fate
Last Line:
By his preposterous transaction
Author:
John Dryden (Speculation)
DMI number:
4498
365.
Henry the Prince fell by his trembling sire
First Line:
Henry the Prince fell by his trembling sire
Last Line:
And tyrants never die a civil death
DMI number:
4892
366.
Here lies a turncoat in this holy place
First Line:
Here lies a turncoat in this holy place
Last Line:
From justice unto whom twas forfeited
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7995
367.
Here lies an old man of seventy seven
First Line:
Here lies an old man of seventy seven
Last Line:
For George of Great Britain will manage you all
DMI number:
11973
368.
Here lies the last King Charles of Spain
First Line:
Here lies the last King Charles of Spain
Last Line:
Nay not so much as made his will
DMI number:
7794
369.
Here lies interred never to rise again
First Line:
Here lies interred never to rise again
Last Line:
You're got an earl of Chatham in his stead
DMI number:
31117
370.
Here lies wise and valiant dust
First Line:
Here lies wise and valiant dust
Last Line:
Speechless still and never cry
Author:
John Cleveland (Confident)
DMI number:
4726
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