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( 364 ) WRITTEN AFTER THE NEWS OF THE KING'S DEATH.

spite of Pope, in spite of Gay, And all that he or they can say; Sing on I must, and sing I will Of Richmond Lodge and Marble Hill. Last Friday night, as neighbours use, This couple met to talk of news: For, by old proverbs it appears, That walls have tongues, and hedges ears.

MARBLE HILL.

Quoth Marble Hill, right well I ween, Your mistress now is grown a queen: You'll