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21. Of all the wonders since the world began

First Line:: Of all the wonders since the world began
Last Line:: When all fools write to think no more of rhyme
Author:: John Wilmot (Speculation)
DMI number:: 6424

22. Says a friend to a knight shall a friend by whose skill

First Line:: Says a friend to a knight shall a friend by whose skill
Last Line:: And all these court poets be damned the first day
DMI number:: 35072

23. Selinda sure's the brightest thing

First Line:: Selinda sure's the brightest thing
Last Line:: Dull and insipid to the smell
Author:: Matthew Concanen (Absolute)
DMI number:: 11342

24. Some few from wit have this true maxim got

First Line:: Some few from wit have this true maxim got
Last Line:: To stand or fall with beauty on his side
Author:: John Wilmot (Absolute)
DMI number:: 4143

25. The great ones justly Johnny Gay

First Line:: The great ones justly Johnny Gay
Last Line:: For plundering but an Indian king
DMI number:: 35071

26. The news from abroad does a secret reveal

First Line:: The news from abroad does a secret reveal
Last Line:: That he had been pleased in his hole to remain | If now &c
DMI number:: 13312

27. There are who think my verses are too bold

First Line:: There are who think my verses are too bold
Last Line:: Will smile dismiss the bill and set you free
DMI number:: 25717

28. To rack and torture thy unmeaning brain

First Line:: To rack and torture thy unmeaning brain
Last Line:: For any thing entire but for an ass
Author:: John Wilmot (Absolute) & Sir Carr Scrope (Speculation)
DMI number:: 5670

29. To Richmond and Peterborough Matt gave his letters

First Line:: To Richmond and Peterborough Matt gave his letters
Last Line:: These were knights of the garter not knights of the post
Author:: Matthew Prior (Speculation)
DMI number:: 35062

30. Two accidents the weekly bills have missed

First Line:: Two accidents the weekly bills have missed
Last Line:: The Spartan virtue to the Athenian wit
DMI number:: 35076