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271. With such an air and mien Mars took the field

First Line:
With such an air and mien Mars took the field
Last Line:
To such an air and mien did Venus yield
DMI number:
24909

272. Why lived Calliope so long a maid

First Line:
Why lived Calliope so long a maid
Last Line:
Because she had no dowry to be paid
DMI number:
16951

273. Why Mycon dost thou wish a friend to see

First Line:
Why Mycon dost thou wish a friend to see
Last Line:
When well you know a friend you cannot be
DMI number:
12874

274. Why shine these lights these chariots roll so brisk

First Line:
Why shine these lights these chariots roll so brisk
Last Line:
What makes this dreadful din a game at whist
DMI number:
24891

275. Within this tomb the famed Politian's laid

First Line:
Within this tomb the famed Politian's laid
Last Line:
Who had most strange three tongues within one head
DMI number:
34141

276. Wonder you Meanwell is so often bit

First Line:
Wonder you Meanwell is so often bit
Last Line:
An honest man's a child in worldly wit
DMI number:
28015

277. Years thirty two and weeks just twenty five

First Line:
Years thirty two and weeks just twenty five
Last Line:
Will pay the debt as sure as you're alive
DMI number:
7810

278. You ask me the nymph that delights me the most

First Line:
You ask me the nymph that delights me the most
Last Line:
Why Sir here's my service Belinda's the toast
DMI number:
18144

279. You beat your pate and fancy wit will come

First Line:
You beat your pate and fancy wit will come
Last Line:
Knock as you will there's nobody at home
Author:
Jonathan Swift (Speculation) & Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:
24945

280. Would thou hadst beauty less or virtue more

First Line:
Would thou hadst beauty less or virtue more
Last Line:
For nothing's uglier than a pretty whore
DMI number:
12603