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61.
In courts ambition kills the great
First Line:
In courts ambition kills the great
Last Line:
And at Clorinda's feet would die
DMI number:
4515
62.
In days of yore old Abraham Elt
First Line:
In days of yore old Abraham Elt
Last Line:
Being knighted has both sword and belt on
DMI number:
35088
63.
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
64.
Lord Bute his ambition and wisdom to show
First Line:
Lord Bute his ambition and wisdom to show
Last Line:
Odd numbers are lucky pray give him a third
DMI number:
35965
65.
Licinius if you would obtain
First Line:
Licinius if you would obtain
Last Line:
Too fondly court the prosperous gale
DMI number:
22100
66.
Mothers through too much pride or love
First Line:
Mothers through too much pride or love
Last Line:
Yet little have to give them
Author:
Edward Ward (Absolute)
DMI number:
23080
67.
I'll make you know my will is like
First Line:
I'll make you know my will is like
Last Line:
Sparkles forth fire even in the striker's eyes
DMI number:
41591
68.
I yield I yield and can no longer stay
First Line:
I yield I yield and can no longer stay
Last Line:
Then I with reason against all I write
Author:
John Sheffield (Absolute)
DMI number:
4156
69.
If dying lovers yet deserve a tear
First Line:
If dying lovers yet deserve a tear
Last Line:
O were you but as kind we know you are as fair
Author:
Nicholas Rowe (Absolute)
DMI number:
17530
70.
If it were done when tis done then twere well
First Line:
If it were done when tis done then twere well
Last Line:
False face must hide what the false heart doth know
Author:
William Shakespeare (Absolute)
DMI number:
40540
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