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21. 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

22. 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

23. The faults of others I enough have shown

First Line:: The faults of others I enough have shown
Last Line:: No matter you are merry hold your tongue
DMI number:: 8882

24. Three emperors as 'tis in story told

First Line:: Three emperors as 'tis in story told
Last Line:: On your exalted ignorance confer
DMI number:: 8984

25. To this come all the doctor's pious cares

First Line:: To this come all the doctor's pious cares
Last Line:: In paradise the joys of hell they taste
DMI number:: 39958

26. Tis true then you're of roaring weary grown

First Line:: Tis true then you're of roaring weary grown
Last Line:: And take again the plague of plagues your wife
DMI number:: 8893

27. What noise is this good God what doleful cries

First Line:: What noise is this good God what doleful cries
Last Line:: Lodge where I can and where by chance I'm led
DMI number:: 8808

28. Whence comes it friend that thou art so changed of late

First Line:: Whence comes it friend that thou art so changed of late
Last Line:: Nor peace come in till summer's almost gone
DMI number:: 8799

29. Yes honour Valincour to all is dear

First Line:: Yes honour Valincour to all is dear
Last Line:: True honour is my friend is God alone
DMI number:: 8900

30. You choose so well you say your future wife

First Line:: You choose so well you say your future wife
Last Line:: Inflame her breast and kindle new desire
DMI number:: 39959