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1. A stiff starched virgin of unblemished fame

First Line:
A stiff starched virgin of unblemished fame
Last Line:
Aged but thee and fifty here she lies
DMI number:
34857

2. A zealous locksmith died of late

First Line:
A zealous locksmith died of late
Last Line:
Because he meant to pick the lock
DMI number:
21867

3. Alas alas here free from cares and strife

First Line:
Alas alas here free from cares and strife
Last Line:
Tasted thee found thee sweet and sucked thee dry
DMI number:
34890

4. Alas no more I could survive

First Line:
Alas no more I could survive
Last Line:
But be as dead as any man alive
DMI number:
24150

5. Algernon Sidney fills this tomb

First Line:
Algernon Sidney fills this tomb
Last Line:
Where neither Pope not devil ought to do
Author:
Thomas Brown (Absolute)
DMI number:
29400

6. After some threescore years of caterwawling

First Line:
After some threescore years of caterwawling
Last Line:
For she'd as live be damned as be at rest
DMI number:
28891

7. All night my husband snored in bed

First Line:
All night my husband snored in bed
Last Line:
He had his wish and I have mine
DMI number:
83

8. As the earth the earth doth cover

First Line:
As the earth the earth doth cover
Last Line:
So under this stone lies another
DMI number:
24155

9. As doctors give physic by way of prevention

First Line:
As doctors give physic by way of prevention
Last Line:
He cares not yet prithee be kind to his fame
Author:
Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
16903

10. At Downpatrick in one tomb do lie

First Line:
At Downpatrick in one tomb do lie
Last Line:
Bridget Patrick and a pigeon pie
DMI number:
81