Jack of DiamondsJack of Diamonds

The Dog and the Piece of Flesh

The dog a river cross'd; the sun's bright beam
Reflect's his laden image in the stream
He fondly gaz'd and covetous of all
To catch the shadow lett the substance fall.
MORAL
So fancy'd crowns led the young warriour on
'Till loosing all he found himself undone


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