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The .... with .... importunate
To rule his .... may try;
His .... is so unfortunate
That .... they may reply!

The missing words are spelt with the same four letters.

[Solution]

28. “TURN AGAIN WHITTINGTON!”

In all the pomp of —— and chains
He lords it o’er the town;
The —— of his hopes he gains
Who —— with half-a-crown.

Each missing word has the same four letters.

[Solution]

No. XVII.—A TRAGIC CALENDAR

Jan-et was quite ill one day;
Feb-rile troubles came her way.
Mar-tyr like, she lay in bed,
Apr-oned nurses softly sped.
May-be, said the leech judicial,
Jun-ket would be beneficial.
Jul-eps, too, though freely tried,
Aug-ured ill, for Janet died.
Sep-ulchre was sadly made,
Oct-aves pealed and prayers were said.
Nov-ices with many a tear
Dec-orated Janet’s bier.