The old man's wish: this old man he doth wish for wealth in vain, but he doth not the treasure gain; for if with wishes he the same could have, he would not mind nor think upon the grave. To a pleasant new play-house tune.
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dc.contributor.author | Pope, Walter, d. 1714. |
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dc.date.created | 1682-1700 |
dc.date.issued | 2011-04 |
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dc.subject.lcsh | Ballads, English -- 17th century. |
dc.title | The old man's wish: this old man he doth wish for wealth in vain, but he doth not the treasure gain; for if with wishes he the same could have, he would not mind nor think upon the grave. To a pleasant new play-house tune. |
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