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1411. The miser's gold the painted cloud

First Line:
The miser's gold the painted cloud
Last Line:
The studies to preserve mankind
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
15866

1412. The miseries of half mankind unknown

First Line:
The miseries of half mankind unknown
Last Line:
Misfortunes well since all men have their share
DMI number:
30733

1413. The raging monarch of the libyan plains

First Line:
The raging monarch of the libyan plains
Last Line:
Devours the wretch and seeks the savage wilds again
DMI number:
30261

1414. The ranging dog the stubble tries

First Line:
The ranging dog the stubble tries
Last Line:
She said and to the covey flew
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
37032

1415. The rats by night such mischief did

First Line:
The rats by night such mischief did
Last Line:
There's game enough for us and you
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
37027

1416. The rats upon a time in council sate

First Line:
The rats upon a time in council sate
Last Line:
Grimalkin eat his fill returned was crowned
DMI number:
5105

1417. The rose is fragrant but it fades in time

First Line:
The rose is fragrant but it fades in time
Last Line:
And whiter snow in minutes melts away
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
30380

1418. The painful husbandman with sweaty brows

First Line:
The painful husbandman with sweaty brows
Last Line:
Although they sow in tears shall reap in joy
Author:
George Wither (Absolute)
DMI number:
9985

1419. The picture of a crowned king here stands

First Line:
The picture of a crowned king here stands
Last Line:
Rebellious knaves their princes will devour
Author:
George Wither (Absolute)
DMI number:
9982

1420. The plays of youth are quickly over

First Line:
The plays of youth are quickly over
Last Line:
Bright and lasting like the sun
DMI number:
24766