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The Shamrock

or, Hibernian Cresses. A Collection of Poems, Songs, Epigrams, &c. Latin as well as English, The Original Production of Ireland. To which are subjoined thoughts on the prevailing system of school education, respecting young ladies as well as gentlemen: with practical proposals for a reformation [by Samuel Whyte]

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[While thro' my Veins brisk Claret flows]

While thro' my Veins brisk Claret flows,
And I behold those Eyes,
Cupid an arrant Drunkard grows,
And Bacchus love-sick lies.