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11.
A fierce wild boar of monstrous size and force
First Line:
A fierce wild boar of monstrous size and force
Last Line:
Which is but adding to their load
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
4385
12.
A fly quite crank and debonair
First Line:
A fly quite crank and debonair
Last Line:
While he maintains an upright will
DMI number:
19829
13.
A fool sent forth to fetch the goslings home
First Line:
A fool sent forth to fetch the goslings home
Last Line:
Their smile might more undo me than their frown
Author:
George Wither (Absolute)
DMI number:
9891
14.
A fowler in pursuit of game
First Line:
A fowler in pursuit of game
Last Line:
And justly are themselves undone
DMI number:
30269
15.
A fowler's dog with curious eye
First Line:
A fowler's dog with curious eye
Last Line:
Mimick with pride their master's crimes
DMI number:
1757
16.
A fox and hare once Jove addressed
First Line:
A fox and hare once Jove addressed
Last Line:
Prize what you have and be content
DMI number:
30284
17.
A fox half starved a vineyard spied
First Line:
A fox half starved a vineyard spied
Last Line:
Those heights to which they cannot rise
DMI number:
30226
18.
A fox more subtle than the rest
First Line:
A fox more subtle than the rest
Last Line:
I jumped but for a frolic
DMI number:
15475
19.
A fruitful vine like a true friend
First Line:
A fruitful vine like a true friend
Last Line:
And by their crimes themselves betray
DMI number:
30243
20.
A gardener of fantastic taste
First Line:
A gardener of fantastic taste
Last Line:
Too soon their fatal error find
DMI number:
30254
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