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41. Inter the dead and never dare disclose

First Line:
Inter the dead and never dare disclose
Last Line:
The wrath of heaven attends such crimes as those
DMI number:
30345

42. Lorenzo read with me Narcissa's stone

First Line:
Lorenzo read with me Narcissa's stone
Last Line:
Virtue not rolling suns the mind matures
Author:
Edward Young (Absolute)
DMI number:
35272

43. More precious far than rubies who can find

First Line:
More precious far than rubies who can find
Last Line:
Her name her honour shall for ever live
Author:
Francis Fawkes (Absolute)
DMI number:
33148

44. If Candlemas Day be fair and bright

First Line:
If Candlemas Day be fair and bright
Last Line:
Winter is gone and will not come again
DMI number:
23471

45. If the partridge had but the woodcock thigh

First Line:
If the partridge had but the woodcock thigh
Last Line:
Twould be the best bird ever sat in a nest
DMI number:
23486

46. If one knew how good it were

First Line:
If one knew how good it were
Last Line:
He'd leave but one to go with the cock
DMI number:
23468

47. If wisdom strength or riches be thy lot

First Line:
If wisdom strength or riches be thy lot
Last Line:
Is wise is mighty and is rich indeed
DMI number:
30326

48. If health you prize let exercise

First Line:
If health you prize let exercise
Last Line:
By doing either surfeits oft are got
DMI number:
23481

49. If you desire a horse you long to serve

First Line:
If you desire a horse you long to serve
Last Line:
That is cole black and blazed with a star
DMI number:
23476

50. Labour and let thine hands procure relief

First Line:
Labour and let thine hands procure relief
Last Line:
In life a thousand various good employs
DMI number:
30360