Letter received by Dorothea, Lady Banks from Reverend StephenWeston, 6 May 18-- (Series 95.09) - No. 0008

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The Sphinx's Dead Broke:
or
The Rebus Explained

The noblest object in the works of art,

The brightest scene that nature can impact.

The well known signal in the time of peace,

The point essential in a tenant's lease.

The farmers comfort, when he holds the plough.   

A solider's duty, and a lover's vow.

A contract made before the nuptial tie.

A blessing riches never can supply.

A spot that adds no charm to pretty faces.

An engine used in anatomic cases.

A planet seen between the moon or sun.

A prize that merit seldom yet has won.

A loss that prudence never can retrieve.

The death of Judas, and the fault of Eve.

A part that's seen between the foot or knee.

A patriot's toast, and a physician's fee.

A wife's ambition, and a parson's dues.

A miser's idol, and the badge of Jews.

Telescope.

Heaven.

Ermine, Ensign.

Covenant.

Increase.

Truth.

Yes.

Offspring

Freckle.

Injector.

Earth.

Reward.

U.

Sin.

Ancle.

Liberty, Louis D'Or

Excel, Easter Offerings.

Money, Misery.

Now if your noble spirit can divine
A corresponding word to every line,
By their initials clearly will be shown,
An ancient city of no small renown.

 

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