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781.
The rats upon a time in council sate
First Line:
The rats upon a time in council sate
Last Line:
Grimalkin eat his fill returned was crowned
DMI number:
5105
782.
The rose is fragrant but it fades in time
First Line:
The rose is fragrant but it fades in time
Last Line:
And whiter snow in minutes melts away
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
30380
783.
The painful husbandman with sweaty brows
First Line:
The painful husbandman with sweaty brows
Last Line:
Although they sow in tears shall reap in joy
Author:
George Wither (Absolute)
DMI number:
9985
784.
The picture of a crowned king here stands
First Line:
The picture of a crowned king here stands
Last Line:
Rebellious knaves their princes will devour
Author:
George Wither (Absolute)
DMI number:
9982
785.
The plays of youth are quickly over
First Line:
The plays of youth are quickly over
Last Line:
Bright and lasting like the sun
DMI number:
24766
786.
The husband thus his wife reproved
First Line:
The husband thus his wife reproved
Last Line:
A railing gossip all despise
DMI number:
30285
787.
The just and brave unmoved appear
First Line:
The just and brave unmoved appear
Last Line:
The obedience which I owe thee ever pay
DMI number:
4365
788.
The king observing with judicious eyes
First Line:
The king observing with judicious eyes
Last Line:
How much that loyal body wanted learning
Author:
Joseph Trapp (Speculation)
DMI number:
31047
789.
The kingly ruler of the plain
First Line:
The kingly ruler of the plain
Last Line:
Rose from their seats and sneaked away
Author:
Robert Dodsley (Absolute)
DMI number:
30844
790.
The knave professed may seem a generous foe
First Line:
The knave professed may seem a generous foe
Last Line:
The sneaking hypocrite unpitied dies
DMI number:
30749
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