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11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. Accept young prince the moral lay

First Line:
Accept young prince the moral lay
Last Line:
That human heroes rule like me
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
24842

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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