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The English dance of death, from the designs of Thomas Rowlandson; (1903)

Combe, William, 1742-1823, Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827 · London, Methuen and co. · leaf 236

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nd, they said, * we re so near * home; And it will be delightful Fun, In such a night to have a run. * Come, Major, give us either arm, * We can skip on and take no harm: Besides, your fierce cockd Hat and Feather * Will, surely, save us from the weather. The Care of such a gallant Fellow * Is… … ! H ENGLISH DANCE OF DEATH 179 THE LAW OVERTHROWN It is not easy to conceive,That social Law should eer deceive;That what for our protection s madeShould prove a pettifogging trade.Formd on maxims just and true,Bearing Mans happiness in view,And in the clear distinction strongOf what is right and…

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