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241.
When Gay breathed his last we in silence complained
First Line:
When Gay breathed his last we in silence complained
Last Line:
But it's time now we've lost all our wits to run mad
DMI number:
26766
242.
When Gay breathed his last we in silence complained
First Line:
When Gay breathed his last we in silence complained
Last Line:
Now we've lost all our wits we shall surely run mad
DMI number:
25178
243.
When old Elijah as the scriptures say
First Line:
When old Elijah as the scriptures say
Last Line:
My wit I leave thee but I have no cloak
DMI number:
24603
244.
When on the thoughtless thing you cast your eyes
First Line:
When on the thoughtless thing you cast your eyes
Last Line:
Since 'tis a want which he can never find
DMI number:
3550
245.
When our glasses flow with wine
First Line:
When our glasses flow with wine
Last Line:
Wit by drinking best is shown
DMI number:
44192
246.
When our M-st-r God bless him ascended the throne
First Line:
When our M-st-r God bless him ascended the throne
Last Line:
That the king of Great Britain has had his own way
DMI number:
36081
247.
When rich men die whose purses swell
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When rich men die whose purses swell
Last Line:
Till 'twas too late to save him
DMI number:
42456
248.
When matters of state
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When matters of state
Last Line:
To think how he settles the nation
DMI number:
36901
249.
When men forgetful of their high descent
First Line:
When men forgetful of their high descent
Last Line:
The lees the dregs the sediment of fame
DMI number:
3527
250.
When nature formed thee for a wit
First Line:
When nature formed thee for a wit
Last Line:
Can prove to demonstration
DMI number:
35346
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