Unknown
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Nobles and heralds, by your leave,
Here lies what once was Matthew Prior,
The son of Adam and of Eve;
Can Bourbon or Nassau claim higher?
Matthew Prior [1664-1721]
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Here lie I, Martin Elginbrodde;
Hae mercy o' my soul, Lord God,
As I wad do were I Lord God,
And ye were Martin Elginbrodde.
George Macdonald [1824-1905]
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Who killed Kildare? Who dared Kildare to kill?
Death killed Kildare—who dare kill whom he will.
Jonathan Swift [1667-1745]