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71. I thence into the land of lying came

First Line:
I thence into the land of lying came
Last Line:
And by worse gains than the banditti thrives
DMI number:
6251

72. I'd praise your lordship but you've had your share

First Line:
I'd praise your lordship but you've had your share
Last Line:
Else they'll say Essex was the stouter man
DMI number:
42341

73. If yet the mole that heaves thy dirty breast

First Line:
If yet the mole that heaves thy dirty breast
Last Line:
Obscure to many will be clear to thee
DMI number:
33661

74. Let busy rumour and fantastic fame

First Line:
Let busy rumour and fantastic fame
Last Line:
But makes her self a witness to thy charms
DMI number:
8044

75. Nor were the gods themselves more safe above

First Line:
Nor were the gods themselves more safe above
Last Line:
Did with promiscuous grace his flowing locks adorn
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
11200

76. Northward a county lies in which does stand

First Line:
Northward a county lies in which does stand
Last Line:
Then both were hanged nemine contradicente
DMI number:
10690

77. Not all the threats or favour of a crown

First Line:
Not all the threats or favour of a crown
Last Line:
Who love fierce drivers and a looser rein
Author:
Charles Montagu (Absolute)
DMI number:
22239

78. Not all the threats or favours of a crown

First Line:
Not all the threats or favours of a crown
Last Line:
Who love fierce drivers and a looser rein
Author:
Charles Montagu (Absolute)
DMI number:
3969

79. Noblest asserter of the noblest cause

First Line:
Noblest asserter of the noblest cause
Last Line:
Do but enlarge his rising globe of light
DMI number:
42859

80. O cannibal to double a man's rent

First Line:
O cannibal to double a man's rent
Last Line:
Till a famed sqre a frightful desert grow
DMI number:
23181