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31.
Then why should virtue fear
First Line:
Then why should virtue fear
Last Line:
Through frighted cities and when storms arise
DMI number:
21229
32.
This cursed jealousy what is't
First Line:
This cursed jealousy what is't
Last Line:
It gores itself it gores itself with imagined horns
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
15580
33.
Thou my love art sweeter far than balmy
First Line:
Thou my love art sweeter far than balmy
Last Line:
And from thought
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
13890
34.
Tis modesty in sin to practice every
First Line:
Tis modesty in sin to practice every
Last Line:
And hate the dark because it hides their innocence
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
15762
35.
Tis not a robe of lawn a hallowed verge
First Line:
Tis not a robe of lawn a hallowed verge
Last Line:
Wishes that are clean and humbly made
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
13868
36.
Tis equal sure
First Line:
Tis equal sure
Last Line:
That all its virtue is for ever lost
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
15137
37.
To kill shows fear dares not more fears endure
First Line:
To kill shows fear dares not more fears endure
Last Line:
And it is heaven's great conquest to reclaim
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
16513
38.
Tyrants and devils think all pleasure vain
First Line:
Tyrants and devils think all pleasure vain
Last Line:
But what are still derived from other's pain
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
21197
39.
Trees that tallest grow do take the deepest
First Line:
Trees that tallest grow do take the deepest
Last Line:
Both the swift and the safest way to pride
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
15188
40.
Virtue's defensive armour must be strong
First Line:
Virtue's defensive armour must be strong
Last Line:
To escape the merry and malicious tongue
DMI number:
41459
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