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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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Pope, Walter, d. 1714
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[London] : Printed by W.O. for B. Deacon, at the Angel in Guilt-spur-street., [between 1682-1700?]
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Ballads, English > 17th century.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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