Union First Line Index of English Verse
13th-19th Century (bulk 1500-1800)
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When my hairs they grow hoary, and my cheeks they look pale When my forehead hath wrinkles and my eye-sight doth fail
Author (Last name, First):
Anonymous
Title:
The Old Woman's Wish
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Tho her life was a vapour, that vanish'd away She liv'd well and happy untill the last day
Library:
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Shelfmark:
Lt 99
Folio:
f. 8r-9r (recto only)
Ref Nbr:
6252
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