Versos English R. O. Fenwick The Hostel, or Inn, V

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The Hostel, or Inn, V

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Perchance, my friend, you’d have me name Each, after each, in his degree; Or even say from whence they came; Alas! that must not, may not be. In truth, I only know a few Of all the gallant, noble crew: But he, the chieftain of them all, Is absent from the festival, The heir of bold B——h.