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51.
But that the tyrant custom bears such sway
First Line:
But that the tyrant custom bears such sway
Last Line:
Some easy wit but much more cruelty
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
38776
52.
But this rough tide the meeting multitude
First Line:
But this rough tide the meeting multitude
Last Line:
And grief in princes more than triumph love
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
16756
53.
But tis some justice to ascribe to chance
First Line:
But tis some justice to ascribe to chance
Last Line:
Tis rather their misfortune than their crime
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
15600
54.
Cheerful his age not tedious or severe
First Line:
Cheerful his age not tedious or severe
Last Line:
And being sullen hope men think them wise
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
16905
55.
Come the tumultuous world we visit now
First Line:
Come the tumultuous world we visit now
Last Line:
Only the impudent are sure to rise
DMI number:
21640
56.
Charge charge the battle is begun and now
First Line:
Charge charge the battle is begun and now
Last Line:
Or kindle till tis fit it should consume
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
13545
57.
Could everyone that careless sits
First Line:
Could everyone that careless sits
Last Line:
To rule is less required than in a perfect willl
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
14948
58.
Conquest of realms compared to that of minds
First Line:
Conquest of realms compared to that of minds
Last Line:
The conquered that they still the victor love
DMI number:
41486
59.
Danger's a vain unbodied blast let it
First Line:
Danger's a vain unbodied blast let it
Last Line:
Cowards but gives the valiant appetite
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
14401
60.
Deare Love let me this evening dye
First Line:
Deare Love let me this evening dye
Last Line:
Whose Roots are still embracing
Author:
Sir William Davenant (Absolute)
DMI number:
45242
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