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21.
B-- though with scraps of others wit
First Line:
B-- though with scraps of others wit
Last Line:
For silence can't like books be bought
DMI number:
12731
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B--n thou believest thou'rt famous for a jest
First Line:
B--n thou believest thou'rt famous for a jest
Last Line:
Thou never will't have thy reckoning paid again
Author:
Sir Richard Blackmore (Speculation)
DMI number:
3630
23.
Beauty alone's too impotent a charm
First Line:
Beauty alone's too impotent a charm
Last Line:
For elegance can only win the heart
DMI number:
10309
24.
Beauty and wit the mighty maker gave
First Line:
Beauty and wit the mighty maker gave
Last Line:
The transport is eternal and divine
Author:
John Oldmixon (Confident)
DMI number:
7560
25.
Beauty thou vain imaginary good
First Line:
Beauty thou vain imaginary good
Last Line:
And one eternal spring of love goes round
DMI number:
8576
26.
Beauty wit and good nature once naturally vowed
First Line:
Beauty wit and good nature once naturally vowed
Last Line:
Find a quiet and blessed habitation
DMI number:
33963
27.
Beneath my humble roof no gold
First Line:
Beneath my humble roof no gold
Last Line:
And endless rest bestows
Author:
John Duncombe (Absolute)
DMI number:
25543
28.
But above all things raillery decline
First Line:
But above all things raillery decline
Last Line:
Will all be wits and not the livery wear
Author:
Benjamin Stillingfleet (Absolute)
DMI number:
30544
29.
But sir if these accounts are true
First Line:
But sir if these accounts are true
Last Line:
As madam do you choose a game at whisk
DMI number:
36943
30.
Chloe has wit I need must own
First Line:
Chloe has wit I need must own
Last Line:
That always follows it
Author:
William Dawson (Absolute)
DMI number:
11301
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