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361.
They who first formed me were within my womb
First Line:
They who first formed me were within my womb
Last Line:
Though I never truly live but when I die
DMI number:
15169
362.
Think not fair ladies I'm a cheat
First Line:
Think not fair ladies I'm a cheat
Last Line:
You have me at your fingers ends
DMI number:
22826
363.
There was a bird of great renown
First Line:
There was a bird of great renown
Last Line:
I count him wise that can this tell
DMI number:
43791
364.
There was a man bespake a thing
First Line:
There was a man bespake a thing
Last Line:
Whether he hath it I or no
Author:
Sir John Davies (Confident)
DMI number:
41960
365.
There was an old man and that's not uncommon
First Line:
There was an old man and that's not uncommon
Last Line:
Yet was always so luckly as never to be drowned
DMI number:
31839
366.
Thou tyrant whom I will not name
First Line:
Thou tyrant whom I will not name
Last Line:
For truth in whores or ease in hell
Author:
Mehetabel Wright [née Wesley] (Speculation)
DMI number:
979
367.
Though a good soul I have yet I can't hope to be saved
First Line:
Though a good soul I have yet I can't hope to be saved
Last Line:
And at balls have the principal share in the sport
DMI number:
22827
368.
Though always I travel I'm always at home
First Line:
Though always I travel I'm always at home
Last Line:
Battalions and squadrons at once I devour
DMI number:
15122
369.
Though an odd kind of fowl when you hit on my name
First Line:
Though an odd kind of fowl when you hit on my name
Last Line:
Because as spinsters we borrow our name from the weavers
DMI number:
22848
370.
Though by noble achievements I've purchased renown
First Line:
Though by noble achievements I've purchased renown
Last Line:
E're I fight I am beaten and wallow in blood
DMI number:
15121
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