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51.
Before my father was begot
First Line:
Before my father was begot
Last Line:
Where I got my grandmother's maidenhead
DMI number:
7613
52.
Before the eternal mind who dwells on high
First Line:
Before the eternal mind who dwells on high
Last Line:
By wholesome laws and guide the sceptered hand
Author:
Henry Needler (Speculation)
DMI number:
23979
53.
Begot by parents dull and thick
First Line:
Begot by parents dull and thick
Last Line:
Stick not to bury me alive
DMI number:
15115
54.
Begot by the folly and pride of mankind
First Line:
Begot by the folly and pride of mankind
Last Line:
That hug me and others that wish my embraces
DMI number:
15246
55.
Begotten and born and dying with noise
First Line:
Begotten and born and dying with noise
Last Line:
And I roar out my joy and in transport expire
Author:
Jonathan Swift (Speculation)
DMI number:
24219
56.
Behold a Lilliputian throng
First Line:
Behold a Lilliputian throng
Last Line:
Harmonious measures fill the sky
DMI number:
3327
57.
Behold the Lilliputian throng
First Line:
Behold the Lilliputian throng
Last Line:
They mount and as they mount they sing
DMI number:
21855
58.
Bess brags she has beauty and can prove the same
First Line:
Bess brags she has beauty and can prove the same
Last Line:
As how why thus sir 'tis her puppy's name
DMI number:
17125
59.
Betimes in the morning last Valentine's day
First Line:
Betimes in the morning last Valentine's day
Last Line:
The effects of the labours performed by you
DMI number:
37581
60.
Betwix twa tods a crawing cok
First Line:
Betwix twa tods a crawing cok
Last Line:
Quhilk of thir fours in gritest danger
DMI number:
10868
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