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Court promises let wise men count them cursed
First Line:
Court promises let wise men count them cursed
Last Line:
For while you live he that scores best pays worst
Author:
John Webster (Absolute)
DMI number:
17341
2.
Tis gold must such an instrument procure
First Line:
Tis gold must such an instrument procure
Last Line:
With empty fist no man does falcons lure
Author:
John Webster (Absolute)
DMI number:
13816
3.
Treason like spiders weaving nets for flies
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Treason like spiders weaving nets for flies
Last Line:
By her foul work is found and in it dies
DMI number:
41345
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When knaves come to preferment they rise as
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When knaves come to preferment they rise as
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Gallows are raised in the Low Countries one | Upon another's shoulders
Author:
John Webster (Absolute)
DMI number:
17304
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When I go to hell
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When I go to hell
Last Line:
Good gifts evermore make way for the worst persons
Author:
John Webster (Absolute)
DMI number:
13815