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11. Against an elm a sheep was tied

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Against an elm a sheep was tied
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Since drums and parchment were invented
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
33352

12. An owl of grave deport and mien

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An owl of grave deport and mien
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Fools in derision follow fools
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
33380

13. All superstition from thy breast repel

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All superstition from thy breast repel
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Nor Paul nor Swithin rules the clouds or wind
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
30266

14. As Jove his lower world surveyed

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As Jove his lower world surveyed
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For shame go home and live content
Author:
John Gay (Speculation)
DMI number:
1740

15. As cross his yard at early day

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As cross his yard at early day
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Cancel at once all obligation
Author:
John Gay (Confident)
DMI number:
1758

16. As a young stag a thicket past

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As a young stag a thicket past
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For custom conquers fear and shame
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
37022

17. Begin my lord in early youth

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Begin my lord in early youth
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Their merits heighten your disgrace
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
30410

18. Censure will blame her breath was ever spent

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Censure will blame her breath was ever spent
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Must live obscure and never merit praise
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
30210

19. Ere I begin I must premise

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Ere I begin I must premise
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What these never feel true peace of mind
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
37039

20. How wretched is the wit and how forlorn

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How wretched is the wit and how forlorn
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For women choose their men like silks for show
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
30267