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21.
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
22.
A river insolent with pride
First Line:
A river insolent with pride
Last Line:
Despised whilst used then left to hang or starve
Author:
Thomas Yalden (Absolute)
DMI number:
36237
23.
A sage laconic truly wise
First Line:
A sage laconic truly wise
Last Line:
The thoughts are worse than death
Author:
Thomas Yalden (Absolute)
DMI number:
36248
24.
A saucy buffle headed owl
First Line:
A saucy buffle headed owl
Last Line:
Bright as the sun their patriot names will shine
Author:
Thomas Yalden (Absolute)
DMI number:
36240
25.
A tuneful nightingale whose warbling throat
First Line:
A tuneful nightingale whose warbling throat
Last Line:
He robs the cuckoo of her ancient bays
Author:
Thomas Yalden (Absolute)
DMI number:
36242
26.
A vulture old and feeble grown
First Line:
A vulture old and feeble grown
Last Line:
As in defending well their own
Author:
Thomas Yalden (Absolute)
DMI number:
36247
27.
A wealthy matron now grown old
First Line:
A wealthy matron now grown old
Last Line:
And physick thee of eighteen more
Author:
Thomas Yalden (Absolute)
DMI number:
4426
28.
A land there is as maps do tell
First Line:
A land there is as maps do tell
Last Line:
Still let them be cursed slaves for me
DMI number:
4403
29.
A leopard chosen to a throne
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A leopard chosen to a throne
Last Line:
Not take what may repent him
Author:
William Pittis (Speculation)
DMI number:
3400
30.
A lion generous and brave
First Line:
A lion generous and brave
Last Line:
The royal stores of a well timbered chase
Author:
Thomas Yalden (Absolute)
DMI number:
36244
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