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81. Upon a time a paper-kite

First Line:
Upon a time a paper-kite
Last Line:
And grow by their experience wise
DMI number:
36331

82. What shall I do to be for ever known

First Line:
What shall I do to be for ever known
Last Line:
And make the age to come my own
Author:
Abraham Cowley (Absolute)
DMI number:
6949

83. When generous Prisca's early counsel came

First Line:
When generous Prisca's early counsel came
Last Line:
Even light offends still flashing in their eyes
Author:
Sir Richard Steele (Speculation)
DMI number:
7013

84. When the great Earl of B---- with most dog-like submission

First Line:
When the great Earl of B---- with most dog-like submission
Last Line:
And enjoy that still life which you always called blessed
Author:
John Hervey (Absolute)
DMI number:
18259

85. When youthful Phaeton high swelled with pride

First Line:
When youthful Phaeton high swelled with pride
Last Line:
Thus fell the brave unfortunate -
DMI number:
5351

86. Whereas the son of Daedalus with pride and pinions led

First Line:
Whereas the son of Daedalus with pride and pinions led
Last Line:
To squench his thirst and rebaptize the vast Icarian Sea
DMI number:
18235

87. Whilst I my chariot mount in solemn pride

First Line:
Whilst I my chariot mount in solemn pride
Last Line:
My head's too giddy for so loud a wind
Author:
Alexander Pennecuik (Confident)
DMI number:
27875

88. Whilst men have these ambitious fancies

First Line:
Whilst men have these ambitious fancies
Last Line:
Love is a jest and vows are wind
Author:
Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
4191

89. Who soars too near the sun with golden wings

First Line:
Who soars too near the sun with golden wings
Last Line:
Melts them to ruin his own fortune brings
Author:
William Shakespeare (Speculation)
DMI number:
13445

90. Who ever thou art that mounts a dazzling throne

First Line:
Who ever thou art that mounts a dazzling throne
Last Line:
Mounting too high pitched headlong to his grave
DMI number:
3337