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Derrick's Jests

or, The Wits Chronicle. Containing A pleasing Variety of Repartees, Puns, Bon-Mots, and other Species of Wit and Humour, Which passed between Samuel Derrick ... and other Persons distinguished for their Wit and Humour. Also A Collection of Poetical Pieces on Various Subjects, By Mr. Derrick and Others. Dedicated to the Public
 

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A Remedy for Love.
 
 
 
 
 
 

A Remedy for Love.

Within th' afflicted body pour
A pint of burgundy an hour;
And if that don't remove the pain,
Each hour add—just as much again!

ANSWER.

Who takes your counsel must be cured of roving,—
For soon 'twill rob him of the pow'r of loving!