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A beggar asked a penny once and swore
First Line:
A beggar asked a penny once and swore
Last Line:
So that I gave yet both our oaths were kept
DMI number:
41937
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A cavalier the men of ancient date
First Line:
A cavalier the men of ancient date
Last Line:
Patience our strength and honesty our guide
Author:
John Duncombe (Absolute)
DMI number:
25782
3.
A tailor there was and he lived in a garret
First Line:
A tailor there was and he lived in a garret
Last Line:
For cross legged together they sat till they died
DMI number:
25250
4.
Ah Perigot my lad why stand you here
First Line:
Ah Perigot my lad why stand you here
Last Line:
While the good shepherd shook his head and sighed
Author:
William Dodd (Absolute)
DMI number:
33095
5.
A youth the meanest of the muse's train
First Line:
A youth the meanest of the muse's train
Last Line:
One hapless victim from the untimely grave
DMI number:
33648
6.
As the other day fair Chloe strayed
First Line:
As the other day fair Chloe strayed
Last Line:
By charming Chloe loving thee
Author:
Samuel Whyte (Speculation)
DMI number:
36571
7.
Awake my muse prepare a loftier theme
First Line:
Awake my muse prepare a loftier theme
Last Line:
To West-gate one and one to Cotton-end
Author:
Richard Jago (Absolute)
DMI number:
27523
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Bless your worships throw us a penny
First Line:
Bless your worships throw us a penny
Last Line:
And merrily did sing
Author:
Alexander Pennecuik (Absolute)
DMI number:
25409
9.
Blow winds and crack your cheeks rage blow
First Line:
Blow winds and crack your cheeks rage blow
Last Line:
And show the heavens more just
Author:
William Shakespeare (Absolute)
DMI number:
37394
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Bone and skin two millers thin
First Line:
Bone and skin two millers thin
Last Line:
That flesh and blood can't bear it
Author:
John Byrom (Absolute)
DMI number:
24728
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