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1. A dying Latinist of great renown

First Line:
A dying Latinist of great renown
Last Line:
With female gender the case masculine
DMI number:
17152

2. A grasshopper once while the winter prevailed

First Line:
A grasshopper once while the winter prevailed
Last Line:
All idlers shall suffer the woes they deserve
DMI number:
36291

3. A hummingbird by nature led

First Line:
A hummingbird by nature led
Last Line:
But mischief oft concealed lies there
DMI number:
32658

4. A tale of grief I must unfold

First Line:
A tale of grief I must unfold
Last Line:
Of this great duke of Buckingham
DMI number:
37020

5. A tale of the grief I must unfold

First Line:
A tale of the grief I must unfold
Last Line:
Of this great Duke of Buckingham
Author:
Richard Johnson (Speculation)
DMI number:
12053

6. Ah me vile wretch that ever I was born

First Line:
Ah me vile wretch that ever I was born
Last Line:
To murder him and twas the very same
DMI number:
37059

7. A zealous locksmith died of late

First Line:
A zealous locksmith died of late
Last Line:
Because he meant to pick the lock
DMI number:
21867

8. Alas that ever this day we did see

First Line:
Alas that ever this day we did see
Last Line:
That ever he forced king Edward to die
DMI number:
37013

9. A wonder stranger ne'r was known

First Line:
A wonder stranger ne'r was known
Last Line:
For force oft breeds their lives decay
DMI number:
11430

10. Before a swan behind a crow

First Line:
Before a swan behind a crow
Last Line:
And spite of all will keep his day
Author:
John Hoadly (Absolute)
DMI number:
27752

11. Behold Clarinda in a flood of sorrow

First Line:
Behold Clarinda in a flood of sorrow
Last Line:
She sighs and grieves because he lived so long
DMI number:
25665

12. Behold Dutch prince here lie the unconquered pair

First Line:
Behold Dutch prince here lie the unconquered pair
Last Line:
No trophy of your love or war remains
DMI number:
4975

13. Beneath this consecrated stone

First Line:
Beneath this consecrated stone
Last Line:
Tis all thy weeping wife can give
DMI number:
17838

14. Beneath this marble Butler lies entombed

First Line:
Beneath this marble Butler lies entombed
Last Line:
The irradiant glories of the mystic dove
DMI number:
25185

15. Beneath this rugged stone doth lie

First Line:
Beneath this rugged stone doth lie
Last Line:
And send me anywhere but there
DMI number:
18313

16. Beneath this silent stone is laid

First Line:
Beneath this silent stone is laid
Last Line:
And never before was out of breath
DMI number:
21860

17. Cade who had slain ten thousand men

First Line:
Cade who had slain ten thousand men
Last Line:
The point upon himself and died
DMI number:
13761

18. Come Alecto and lend me thy torch

First Line:
Come Alecto and lend me thy torch
Last Line:
Therefore gentlemen be merry in prose
DMI number:
23877

19. Dear doctor your wife in the parlour is a dying

First Line:
Dear doctor your wife in the parlour is a dying
Last Line:
Pray never mind me I'll slip up to the garret
DMI number:
32487

20. Dear drunk here Elderton doth lie

First Line:
Dear drunk here Elderton doth lie
Last Line:
Here he but not his thirst is laid
DMI number:
37344