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First let's with justice in the mint begin
First Line:
First let's with justice in the mint begin
Last Line:
The bankrupts have their jests he their estates
DMI number:
10711
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Ye vicars and curates and lecturers all
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Ye vicars and curates and lecturers all
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If thou had'st been hanged upon the triple tree
DMI number:
7453
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Hail pious days thou most propitious time
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Hail pious days thou most propitious time
Last Line:
And pisses on the wretch he scorns to tear
DMI number:
7459
4.
How at the other b-----r to try a priest
First Line:
How at the other b-----r to try a priest
Last Line:
They that can make their k---s can make their lords
DMI number:
7260
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If as the scripture in plain terms records
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If as the scripture in plain terms records
Last Line:
Will then as evidence against em rise
DMI number:
11105
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What after so many and dangerous mishaps
First Line:
What after so many and dangerous mishaps
Last Line:
The hemp you beat today may hang him tomorrow
DMI number:
11057
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To pious Elrington the muses friend
First Line:
To pious Elrington the muses friend
Last Line:
For what can wit and eloquence withstand
DMI number:
11843
8.
A lusty old grave grey-headed sire
First Line:
A lusty old grave grey-headed sire
Last Line:
Oh what quoth she are other lawyers then
DMI number:
12479
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To Hurdman who expired before the term
First Line:
To Hurdman who expired before the term
Last Line:
Shall spring as serpents from the dragon's teeth
DMI number:
2979
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Near Holborn-Bars that dismal place
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Near Holborn-Bars that dismal place
Last Line:
A den of thieves turned house of god
DMI number:
2063
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