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181.
There was an a swain full fair
First Line:
There was an a swain full fair
Last Line:
And answer you no no no no &c
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
2732
182.
There was and a swain full fair
First Line:
There was and a swain full fair
Last Line:
And answer you no no no no
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
531
183.
This virgin too thy love o Nessus found
First Line:
This virgin too thy love o Nessus found
Last Line:
To rouse love's passion he presents the bride
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
11714
184.
Those who in quarrels interpose
First Line:
Those who in quarrels interpose
Last Line:
By both sides mangled sneaked away
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
33399
185.
Though courts the practice disallow
First Line:
Though courts the practice disallow
Last Line:
We're honoured by the virtuous few
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
37042
186.
Though lovers oft extol your beauty's power
First Line:
Though lovers oft extol your beauty's power
Last Line:
Alike thy lovers and thy glass deceive
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
23105
187.
Through all the employments of life
First Line:
Through all the employments of life
Last Line:
Thinks his trade as honest as mine
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
22489
188.
Thus I stand like a Turk with his doxies all round
First Line:
Thus I stand like a Turk with his doxies all round
Last Line:
The wretched today may be happy tomorrow
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
878
189.
Tis certain that the modish passions
First Line:
Tis certain that the modish passions
Last Line:
To all but coxcombs are a jest
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
37028
190.
Thy younglings Cuddy are but just awake
First Line:
Thy younglings Cuddy are but just awake
Last Line:
They are weary of your songs and so am I
Author:
John Gay (Absolute)
DMI number:
30131
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