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61. Paulus the famous quack renowned afar

First Line:: Paulus the famous quack renowned afar
Last Line:: And buries people not to change his trade
DMI number:: 8934

62. Rash author tis a vain presumptuous crime

First Line:: Rash author tis a vain presumptuous crime
Last Line:: A sharp but yet a necessary friend
Author:: Sir William Soame (Confident) & John Ozell (Speculation) & John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:: 6606

63. Richelieu in vain the famous Cid decried

First Line:: Richelieu in vain the famous Cid decried
Last Line:: The public did the poet's cause maintain
DMI number:: 39955

64. Riches I saw must be acquired by sweat

First Line:: Riches I saw must be acquired by sweat
Last Line:: Is how I shall the hero's praises sing
DMI number:: 27916

65. Six clocks two watches to prepare

First Line:: Six clocks two watches to prepare
Last Line:: He knows his time the very best
DMI number:: 8943

66. Some may say I'm in the wrong to blame

First Line:: Some may say I'm in the wrong to blame
Last Line:: And if I dared not &c
DMI number:: 39954

67. Tell them by chance I in my greener age

First Line:: Tell them by chance I in my greener age
Last Line:: The shade he for his labours chose frequent
DMI number:: 27921

68. Thanks to the mighty Phidias of our age

First Line:: Thanks to the mighty Phidias of our age
Last Line:: In after ages shall be seen and praised
DMI number:: 8946

69. Tell me Le Vayer whence does it arise

First Line:: Tell me Le Vayer whence does it arise
Last Line:: The fool of all men is the best content
DMI number:: 8805

70. The holy maid whom in this piece you view

First Line:: The holy maid whom in this piece you view
Last Line:: And to preserve their lives consumed her own
DMI number:: 8979

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