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The Sphinx's Dead Broke:
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The Rebus Explained
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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.