Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, A FINE PENALTY, by JOHN BANISTER TABB



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A FINE PENALTY, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: He offered but a poor defence
Last Line: The penalty was fine.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Fines (penalty); Law & Lawyers


He offered but a poor defence,
That advocate of mine;
And yet, despite the evidence,
The penalty was fine.





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