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51.
A paultry creeping ivy had
First Line:
A paultry creeping ivy had
Last Line:
And turns the villains over and over
DMI number:
33381
52.
A peacock kept by Juno's side
First Line:
A peacock kept by Juno's side
Last Line:
But you my bird are better dressed
DMI number:
30232
53.
A peacock nobly born and bred
First Line:
A peacock nobly born and bred
Last Line:
With honour live with honour die
Author:
Thomas Sheridan (Confident)
DMI number:
1798
54.
A tender sheep to shun a storm
First Line:
A tender sheep to shun a storm
Last Line:
And so go home in tatters
DMI number:
19362
55.
A thick twisted brake in the time of a storm
First Line:
A thick twisted brake in the time of a storm
Last Line:
By Jove you'll be fleeced to your skin
Author:
John Cunningham (Absolute)
DMI number:
30847
56.
A thousand tricks a juggler showed
First Line:
A thousand tricks a juggler showed
Last Line:
Acknowledged her superior art
DMI number:
30280
57.
A tiger in pursuit of prey
First Line:
A tiger in pursuit of prey
Last Line:
The prince that's good is only great
DMI number:
30213
58.
A man having got a most excellent hatchet
First Line:
A man having got a most excellent hatchet
Last Line:
Must in return expect dry blows
DMI number:
19840
59.
A man of sense may find
First Line:
A man of sense may find
Last Line:
May fall off from another
Author:
William Pittis (Speculation)
DMI number:
3395
60.
A man unfortunate was wont to cry
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A man unfortunate was wont to cry
Last Line:
And all of us would say the same Mecaenas said before
DMI number:
6247
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