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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On a Grave-stone in a Country Church-yard in Northampton.
Time was I stood where thou dost now,And view'd the dead as thou dost me;
Ere long thou'lt lie as low as I,
And others stand and look on thee.
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