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1. A bard grown desirous of saving his pelf

First Line:
A bard grown desirous of saving his pelf
Last Line:
And the muses he knows have a numerous train
Author:
Jonathan Swift (Speculation)
DMI number:
11658

2. A thousand suitors courted me in throng

First Line:
A thousand suitors courted me in throng
Last Line:
A matron's glory is to live retired
DMI number:
6238

3. All health to her in whose bright form we find

First Line:
All health to her in whose bright form we find
Last Line:
For Venus and the graces were but four
Author:
Arthur Maynwaring (Confident)
DMI number:
4259

4. Acon his right Leonilla her left eye

First Line:
Acon his right Leonilla her left eye
Last Line:
So shall she Venus be thou god of love
Author:
Charles Cotton (Absolute)
DMI number:
12586

5. Aeneas to Venus with ardour thus prayed

First Line:
Aeneas to Venus with ardour thus prayed
Last Line:
So even bedded her once and went off in a huff
DMI number:
21993

6. Apollo's darling gave his utmost aid

First Line:
Apollo's darling gave his utmost aid
Last Line:
Make her at least immortal in thy strains
DMI number:
6368

7. Although Pygmalion wrought so wondrous well

First Line:
Although Pygmalion wrought so wondrous well
Last Line:
They cannot charm while she herself is there
DMI number:
5228

8. As Larissa on the billows

First Line:
As Larissa on the billows
Last Line:
Turned and swam upon her back
DMI number:
19481

9. As many shapes the thundering god put on

First Line:
As many shapes the thundering god put on
Last Line:
Who what Jove did in one can't do in three
DMI number:
15773

10. As Venus once Latona's daughter spied

First Line:
As Venus once Latona's daughter spied
Last Line:
When naked caught but not alone you lay
DMI number:
8423