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1. As mastiff dogs in modern phrase are

First Line:
As mastiff dogs in modern phrase are
Last Line:
Whether this be not a salamander
Author:
Jonathan Swift (Absolute)
DMI number:
12153

2. Backwards rode Filch who pockets used to rifle

First Line:
Backwards rode Filch who pockets used to rifle
Last Line:
They come not here who properly can touch
DMI number:
20839

3. Before Bohemian Anne was queen

First Line:
Before Bohemian Anne was queen
Last Line:
While only those who will need pay
DMI number:
20422

4. Blind plaintiff lame defendant share

First Line:
Blind plaintiff lame defendant share
Last Line:
The middle is the lawyer's fee
Author:
Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
30617

5. Car-men turn poets now why may not I

First Line:
Car-men turn poets now why may not I
Last Line:
With far more fame thanks to your scribbling lies
DMI number:
43110

6. Come all ye ladies who have lost

First Line:
Come all ye ladies who have lost
Last Line:
To the national interest be hearty | Be as sad &c
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
8021

7. Continual hubbub and the noise of plot

First Line:
Continual hubbub and the noise of plot
Last Line:
Thus Colledge did but he was hanged at last
DMI number:
43068

8. Fire fire fire help for we're all in flames

First Line:
Fire fire fire help for we're all in flames
Last Line:
Cried damn the old charter and God save the king
DMI number:
43069

9. Geta from wool and weaving first began

First Line:
Geta from wool and weaving first began
Last Line:
He swelled to be a lord and then he burst
DMI number:
41923

10. In each ambitious measure crossed

First Line:
In each ambitious measure crossed
Last Line:
As shamefully as they came in
Author:
Sir Charles Hanbury Williams (Speculation)
DMI number:
18291