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1.
A spaniel bred with all the care
First Line:
A spaniel bred with all the care
Last Line:
Like those I flattered feed on air
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
24893
2.
A lion tired with state affairs
First Line:
A lion tired with state affairs
Last Line:
Will feed on geese both noon and night
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
24902
3.
Against an elm a sheep was tied
First Line:
Against an elm a sheep was tied
Last Line:
Since drums and parchment were invented
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
33352
4.
A wolf with hunger fierce and bold
First Line:
A wolf with hunger fierce and bold
Last Line:
But a pretended friend is worse
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
24334
5.
An owl of grave deport and mien
First Line:
An owl of grave deport and mien
Last Line:
Fools in derision follow fools
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
33380
6.
As Jupiter's all seeing eye
First Line:
As Jupiter's all seeing eye
Last Line:
And proud ambition of mankind
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
24898
7.
Atlas perceived the load of heaven's new guest
First Line:
Atlas perceived the load of heaven's new guest
Last Line:
But haunt those houses where she loved to roam
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
11728
8.
Impertinence at first is born
First Line:
Impertinence at first is born
Last Line:
Are sure to make their follies known
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
33431
9.
Nor less the spaniel skilful to betray
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Nor less the spaniel skilful to betray
Last Line:
Then lays her down and waits devouring death
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
30631
10.
Pythagoras rose at early dawn
First Line:
Pythagoras rose at early dawn
Last Line:
That great ones may enjoy their state
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
29690
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