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1. All other creatures follow after kind

First Line:: All other creatures follow after kind
Last Line:: But man alone doth not beget the mind
Author:: Michael Drayton (Absolute)
DMI number:: 16400

2. But all's not true that supposition saith

First Line:: But all's not true that supposition saith
Last Line:: Nor have the mightiest arguments most faith
Author:: Michael Drayton (Absolute)
DMI number:: 13581

3. For when th' oppressed is once up to the chin

First Line:: For when th' oppressed is once up to the chin
Last Line:: Quite over head all help to thrust him in
Author:: Michael Drayton (Absolute)
DMI number:: 14696

4. Kings use their loves as garments they have worn

First Line:: Kings use their loves as garments they have worn
Last Line:: The wretched Indian scorns the golden ore
Author:: Michael Drayton (Absolute)
DMI number:: 14600

5. One crown is guarded with a thousand swords

First Line:: One crown is guarded with a thousand swords
Last Line:: But crowns have cares whose workings be unknown
Author:: Michael Drayton (Absolute)
DMI number:: 15919

6. That weakness ever hath a glorious hand

First Line:: That weakness ever hath a glorious hand
Last Line:: That falls itslef to make the cause to stand
Author:: Michael Drayton (Absolute)
DMI number:: 14695

7. The precious stone most beautiful and rare

First Line:: The precious stone most beautiful and rare
Last Line:: Having a foil whereon to show its light
Author:: Michael Drayton (Absolute)
DMI number:: 13966

8. Thus we fondly flatter our desires

First Line:: Thus we fondly flatter our desires
Last Line:: Our best conceits do prove the greatest liars
Author:: Michael Drayton (Absolute)
DMI number:: 14477

9. Yet miserable ourselves why should we deem

First Line:: Yet miserable ourselves why should we deem
Last Line:: Is rightly said to yield to miseries
Author:: Michael Drayton (Absolute)
DMI number:: 13372