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1.
Amasia hates a prude and scorns restraint
First Line:
Amasia hates a prude and scorns restraint
Last Line:
Nor would they be mistaken if they should
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
15745
2.
From lofty themes from thoughts that soared on high
First Line:
From lofty themes from thoughts that soared on high
Last Line:
While blooming Cecil's self remains unsung
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
1355
3.
In life how weak how helpless is a woman
First Line:
In life how weak how helpless is a woman
Last Line:
And dresses her most amiably in tears
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
30967
4.
I sought a patroness but sought in vain
First Line:
I sought a patroness but sought in vain
Last Line:
For though surpassed she is surpassed by you
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
32451
5.
Lavinia is polite but not profane
First Line:
Lavinia is polite but not profane
Last Line:
Satan himself will toll the parish bell
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
15747
6.
Lucia thinks happiness consists in state
First Line:
Lucia thinks happiness consists in state
Last Line:
She weds an idiot but she eats in plate
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
15770
7.
Nor reigns ambition in bold man alone
First Line:
Nor reigns ambition in bold man alone
Last Line:
Give peace in hand and promise bliss to come
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
32450
8.
Since Sundays have no balls the well dressed belle
First Line:
Since Sundays have no balls the well dressed belle
Last Line:
A match for nothing but the deity
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
28424
9.
The languid lady next appears in state
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The languid lady next appears in state
Last Line:
That Rosalinda can't by proxy eat
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
30179
10.
What's female beauty but an air divine
First Line:
What's female beauty but an air divine
Last Line:
The body charms because the soul is seen
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
28494