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71. The gods were pleased to cease the conquering side

First Line:
The gods were pleased to cease the conquering side
Last Line:
But Cato thought he conquered when he died
Author:
Wentworth Dillon (Absolute)
DMI number:
39590

72. The gods were pleased to choose the conquering side

First Line:
The gods were pleased to choose the conquering side
Last Line:
But Cato thought he conquered when he died
Author:
Wentworth Dillon (Absolute)
DMI number:
2265

73. The delicacy of the nicest ear

First Line:
The delicacy of the nicest ear
Last Line:
The sound is still a comment to the sense
Author:
Wentworth Dillon (Absolute)
DMI number:
10821

74. The first great work a task performed by few

First Line:
The first great work a task performed by few
Last Line:
Begins like Virgil but like Maevius ends
Author:
Wentworth Dillon (Confident)
DMI number:
10493

75. The first impression in her infant breast

First Line:
The first impression in her infant breast
Last Line:
But your neglect must answer for her faults
Author:
Wentworth Dillon (Absolute)
DMI number:
10764

76. The men who labour and digest things most

First Line:
The men who labour and digest things most
Last Line:
Will be much apter to despond than boast
Author:
Wentworth Dillon (Absolute)
DMI number:
9584

77. The noblest fruits transplanted in our isle

First Line:
The noblest fruits transplanted in our isle
Last Line:
And nature seconds all his soft desires
Author:
Wentworth Dillon (Absolute)
DMI number:
10483

78. The privilege that ancient poets claim

First Line:
The privilege that ancient poets claim
Last Line:
Which scorns to take it
Author:
Wentworth Dillon (Absolute)
DMI number:
10818

79. The soil intended for Paenan seeds

First Line:
The soil intended for Paenan seeds
Last Line:
But who besides their learning were well bred
Author:
Wentworth Dillon (Confident)
DMI number:
10492

80. The weighty bullion of one sterling line

First Line:
The weighty bullion of one sterling line
Last Line:
As strong as ours and as succinctly writ
Author:
Wentworth Dillon (Absolute)
DMI number:
10490