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Or, Poems On Various Subjects. In Three Parts. By Alexander Pennecuik ... The Second Edition. Enter'd in Stationer's Hall

Pennecuik, Alexander

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Chancellor Hyde's Jest, ON Dr. Bull the famous Jester:

Applying to him for Promotion in the Church; and Dr. Bull's snug Reply.

CHANCELLOUR.
I hate to see a smooth headed Bull.
Where's the Horns should adorn your Skull?

Dr. BULL.
Your Lordship must know, in my Country Side,
The Horns are always join'd to the Hide.