Union First Line Index of English Verse
13th-19th Century (bulk 1500-1800)
First Line:
Here lies the quintessence of noise and strife Or in one word, here lies a scolding wife
Author (Last name, First):
Anonymous
Title:
On a scolding wife who died in her sleep
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Had not death took her when her mouth was shut He durst not for his ears have touch'd the slut
Library:
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Shelfmark:
Lt 99
Folio:
f. 32v
Ref Nbr:
6264
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