Hudibras, Written in the Time of the Late WarsCambridge University Press, 1905 - 335 pages |
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... never bent his stubborn knee To any thing but Chivalry , Nor put up blow , but that which laid Right worshipful on Shoulder - blade : Chief of Domestick Knights and Errant , Either for Chartel or for Warrant : Great on the Bench , Great ...
... never bent his stubborn knee To any thing but Chivalry , Nor put up blow , but that which laid Right worshipful on Shoulder - blade : Chief of Domestick Knights and Errant , Either for Chartel or for Warrant : Great on the Bench , Great ...
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Samuel Butler Alfred Rayney Waller. Being rich in both , he never scanted His Bounty unto such as wanted ; But much of either would afford , To many that had not one word . For Hebrew Roots , although th ' are found To flourish most in ...
Samuel Butler Alfred Rayney Waller. Being rich in both , he never scanted His Bounty unto such as wanted ; But much of either would afford , To many that had not one word . For Hebrew Roots , although th ' are found To flourish most in ...
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... never done : As if Religion were intended For nothing else but to be mended . A Sect , whose chief Devotion lies In odd perverse Antipathies ; In falling out with that or this , And finding somewhat still amiss : More peevish , cross ...
... never done : As if Religion were intended For nothing else but to be mended . A Sect , whose chief Devotion lies In odd perverse Antipathies ; In falling out with that or this , And finding somewhat still amiss : More peevish , cross ...
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... never , In life or death , their fortunes sever ; But with his rusty Sickle mow Both down together at a blow . So learned Taliacotius from The brawny part of Porter's Bum , Cut supplemental Noses , which Would last as long as Parent ...
... never , In life or death , their fortunes sever ; But with his rusty Sickle mow Both down together at a blow . So learned Taliacotius from The brawny part of Porter's Bum , Cut supplemental Noses , which Would last as long as Parent ...
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... Never did trusty Squire with Knight , Or Knight with Squire jump more right . Their Arms and Equipage did fit , As well as Virtues , Parts , and Wit . Their Valors too were of a Rate , And out they sally'd at the Gate . Few miles on ...
... Never did trusty Squire with Knight , Or Knight with Squire jump more right . Their Arms and Equipage did fit , As well as Virtues , Parts , and Wit . Their Valors too were of a Rate , And out they sally'd at the Gate . Few miles on ...
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