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51.
Say ye whose heads decline with weight of years
First Line:
Say ye whose heads decline with weight of years
Last Line:
And ermined honours dwindle to a shroud
DMI number:
36229
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Richard over the green grown old and very poor
First Line:
Richard over the green grown old and very poor
Last Line:
Those that have something they must something lose
DMI number:
22506
53.
Taxes ran high the Britons loud complained
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Taxes ran high the Britons loud complained
Last Line:
We soon shall have no coats to put it on
DMI number:
24819
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Though Madam Money look both brisk and gay
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Though Madam Money look both brisk and gay
Last Line:
But that pecuniae obediunt omnia
DMI number:
43297
55.
Travelling of late in fogs and through thick mist
First Line:
Travelling of late in fogs and through thick mist
Last Line:
To the tune of old Sir Simon the king
Author:
Alexander Pennecuik (Absolute)
DMI number:
25403
56.
Two distant ranks of men in knowledge near
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Two distant ranks of men in knowledge near
Last Line:
A beggar often reads whilst marquis spells
DMI number:
36887
57.
Virtue and vice two mighty powers
First Line:
Virtue and vice two mighty powers
Last Line:
Vowed never to speak to vice again
DMI number:
25274
58.
Want can edge wit and sciences inspire
First Line:
Want can edge wit and sciences inspire
Last Line:
That they must starve who only dream of gold
DMI number:
23404
59.
When Butler needy wretch was still alive
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When Butler needy wretch was still alive
Last Line:
He asked for bread and he received a stone
Author:
Samuel Wesley (Absolute)
DMI number:
32440
60.
When knaves contrive and fools believe
First Line:
When knaves contrive and fools believe
Last Line:
And never see their children more
DMI number:
36835
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