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ON A GENTLEMAN WHOSE MISTRESS HAD AN ILL BREATH, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Lovers 'tis said are blind
Last Line: Nor egypt-like, adore a nauseous leek.
Subject(s): Halitosis; Love; Smells; Odors; Aromas; Fragrances


LOVERS 'tis said are blind—but Thirsis shews,
These Sighers lose not Eyes alone, but Nose;
Go, doting Fool—a fragrant Favourite seek,
Nor Egypt-like, adore a nauseous Leek.





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