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1.
A fox would unmolested sleep
First Line:
A fox would unmolested sleep
Last Line:
Possesseth nought thy bags have got
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
22791
2.
A batchelor more gay than sage
First Line:
A batchelor more gay than sage
Last Line:
Fair tuttress each the same to you
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
22780
3.
A pleasant tale in serious works
First Line:
A pleasant tale in serious works
Last Line:
Saying and doing are two things
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
22790
4.
And must it be as thou hast sung
First Line:
And must it be as thou hast sung
Last Line:
And fame's a breath and men are dust
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
32245
5.
As married Nell was blithe with James
First Line:
As married Nell was blithe with James
Last Line:
I scorn God knows a neighbour should suspect me
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
24798
6.
As through the street a Quaker chanced to pass
First Line:
As through the street a Quaker chanced to pass
Last Line:
That so thy buttons may have proper holes
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
22385
7.
As shopmen notes in day book first
First Line:
As shopmen notes in day book first
Last Line:
And be Sir John from this time forward
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
25309
8.
Avaro lived a private life
First Line:
Avaro lived a private life
Last Line:
The fruit of such frugality
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
24428
9.
Avaro lived a private life
First Line:
Avaro lived a private life
Last Line:
Who live contented with their doxies
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
22795
10.
Chloe this comes to let you know
First Line:
Chloe this comes to let you know
Last Line:
This billet burn and pardon me
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
22798
11.
Corno in deep repentance lately swore
First Line:
Corno in deep repentance lately swore
Last Line:
But owns he has not been at home this week
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
24871
12.
Dick served a widow of no mean esteem
First Line:
Dick served a widow of no mean esteem
Last Line:
You've seen my cards and that's an unfair trick
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
21844
13.
Folks that are wickedly inclined
First Line:
Folks that are wickedly inclined
Last Line:
Did you never cheat her in your life
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
22778
14.
Houses churches mixed together
First Line:
Houses churches mixed together
Last Line:
This is London how d'ye like it
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
30712
15.
In Chloe's chamber she and I
First Line:
In Chloe's chamber she and I
Last Line:
I burned my hand to save this bit
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
22796
16.
In days of yore when Roman rules
First Line:
In days of yore when Roman rules
Last Line:
For which you have no natural fitness
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
22797
17.
If thou can laugh when nature guides
First Line:
If thou can laugh when nature guides
Last Line:
Revenge and all revenge is sweet
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
22801
18.
Quoth Simon to Thomas and showed him his wife
First Line:
Quoth Simon to Thomas and showed him his wife
Last Line:
And if Susan was visited who was to blame
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
25307
19.
Quoth Simon to Thomas and showed him his wife
First Line:
Quoth Simon to Thomas and showed him his wife
Last Line:
If Simon was cuckolded who was to blame
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
22373
20.
Quoth Simon to Thomas and showed him his wife
First Line:
Quoth Simon to Thomas and showed him his wife
Last Line:
If Susan was visited who was to blame
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
22779
21.
Sacred to thee permit this lay
First Line:
Sacred to thee permit this lay
Last Line:
And live the censor of the times
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
20754
22.
Sue thus had complained to young Thomas before
First Line:
Sue thus had complained to young Thomas before
Last Line:
All things that are quarrelsome child should be parted
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
24786
23.
The story every Christian knows
First Line:
The story every Christian knows
Last Line:
By Sue or Celia for the future
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
22772
24.
Tis strange that sex should most obey
First Line:
Tis strange that sex should most obey
Last Line:
Persuaded once out of his name
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
22793
25.
Tis true I said in amorous rhymes
First Line:
Tis true I said in amorous rhymes
Last Line:
But laymen scarce will be so nice
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
22792
26.
When men have honest wives at home
First Line:
When men have honest wives at home
Last Line:
The devil won't be served by halves
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
22781
27.
When inclination strongly teases
First Line:
When inclination strongly teases
Last Line:
Who lack no husbands long for patrons
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
22799
28.
When it is best said John to Joan
First Line:
When it is best said John to Joan
Last Line:
I like it morning noon and night
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
24738
29.
Who knows but Jove in this disguise
First Line:
Who knows but Jove in this disguise
Last Line:
And joy at once receive and give
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Absolute)
DMI number:
22570
30.
With amorous stories when bards entertain us
First Line:
With amorous stories when bards entertain us
Last Line:
And then you'll distinguish the few you inspire
Author:
John Bancks [Banks] (Speculation)
DMI number:
2084