English poem
Upon a certain Lord's giving some Thousand Pounds for a House
by David Garrick (1717–1779)
So many thousands for a house For you, of all the world, lord Mouse! A little house would best accord With you, my very little lord! And then exactly match'd would be Your house and hospitality.
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