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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
TRUTH TOLD AT LAST, by MATTHEW PRIOR Poet's Biography
First Line: Says pontius in rage, contradicting his wife
Last Line: You're a cuckold, says she; do I tell you truth now?'
Subject(s): Anger; Life; Marriage; Truth; Unfaithfulness; Weddings; Husbands; Wives; Infidelity; Adultery; Inconstancy
First Line: Says pontius in rage, contradicting his wife
Last Line: You're a cuckold, says she; do I tell you truth now?'
Subject(s): Anger; Life; Marriage; Truth; Unfaithfulness; Weddings; Husbands; Wives; Infidelity; Adultery; Inconstancy
SAYS Pontius in rage, contradicting his wife,
'You never yet told me one truth in your life.'
Vexed Pontia no way could this thesis allow,
'You're a cuckold, says she; do I tell you truth now?'
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