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A dwarf upon a pismires back
First Line:
A dwarf upon a pismires back
Last Line:
What Phaeton had a fall
DMI number:
43766
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A good repute a virtuous name
First Line:
A good repute a virtuous name
Last Line:
You never more will find me
Author:
Samuel Whyte (Speculation)
DMI number:
3371
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A Grecian youth of talents rare
First Line:
A Grecian youth of talents rare
Last Line:
To govern men and guide the state
Author:
William Whitehead (Absolute)
DMI number:
22456
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A swain who had from time to time
First Line:
A swain who had from time to time
Last Line:
By those that set him on
Author:
Edward Ward (Speculation)
DMI number:
7974
5.
A milk white rogue immortal and unhanged
First Line:
A milk white rogue immortal and unhanged
Last Line:
Come hanging oft or noble decollation
DMI number:
4422
6.
A well-fed bull that was preferred
First Line:
A well-fed bull that was preferred
Last Line:
By want of strength betrayed
DMI number:
6438
7.
A wench once to the market sped
First Line:
A wench once to the market sped
Last Line:
Both milk and hopes were overthrown
DMI number:
25083
8.
Already Caesar has ravaged
First Line:
Already Caesar has ravaged
Last Line:
Among your works
DMI number:
14192
9.
Ambition daughter of the skies
First Line:
Ambition daughter of the skies
Last Line:
Tis best to send me with a mitre
DMI number:
26799
10.
Ambition deadly tyrant
First Line:
Ambition deadly tyrant
Last Line:
For gilded domes and greatness
Author:
David Mallet (Absolute)
DMI number:
28413
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