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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
IMPROMPTU ON CHARLES II (1), by JOHN WILMOT Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: We have a pretty witty king
Last Line: And never did a wise one.
Alternate Author Name(s): Rochester, 2d Earl Of
Subject(s): Charles Ii, King Of England (1630-1685)
First Line: We have a pretty witty king
Last Line: And never did a wise one.
Alternate Author Name(s): Rochester, 2d Earl Of
Subject(s): Charles Ii, King Of England (1630-1685)
We have a pretty witty king
And whose word no man relys on:
He never said a foolish thing,
And never did a wise one.
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