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61.
The moon wants a gown and her tailor must make it
First Line:
The moon wants a gown and her tailor must make it
Last Line:
And now madam how can a tailor take measure
DMI number:
6213
62.
The muses whom the richest silks array
First Line:
The muses whom the richest silks array
Last Line:
We cannot pay too much for what they give
Author:
Patrick Delany (Absolute)
DMI number:
11617
63.
There's few men without though most things else they lack
First Line:
There's few men without though most things else they lack
Last Line:
A hat on their head though no clothes to their back
DMI number:
7777
64.
Think not fair ladies I'm a cheat
First Line:
Think not fair ladies I'm a cheat
Last Line:
You have me at your fingers ends
DMI number:
22826
65.
Though a good soul I have yet I can't hope to be saved
First Line:
Though a good soul I have yet I can't hope to be saved
Last Line:
And at balls have the principal share in the sport
DMI number:
22827
66.
This squire a yeoman had and only him
First Line:
This squire a yeoman had and only him
Last Line:
Might prove him well a ranger of the wood
Author:
Thomas Betterton (Absolute)
DMI number:
18335
67.
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
68.
Thou dost defend from colds and rains
First Line:
Thou dost defend from colds and rains
Last Line:
The turbant there not thee bears sway
DMI number:
7768
69.
Thus for the alps whose heads are crowned with snow
First Line:
Thus for the alps whose heads are crowned with snow
Last Line:
Seems bettered by the sable garb she wears
DMI number:
17636
70.
Time thou inestimable jewel say
First Line:
Time thou inestimable jewel say
Last Line:
And like the fop thus trifles time away
DMI number:
12178
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