Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.

Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.

So many men in Court and so many strangers.

So many men in Court and so many strangers.

Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.

Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.

Hundreds of men were turned into beasts,
Like the guests at Circe's horrible feasts,
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Hundreds of men were turned into beasts,
Like the guests at Circe's horrible feasts,
By the magic of ale and cider.

Some mute, inglorious Milton here may rest.

Some mute, inglorious Milton here may rest.

There is more talke then trouble.

There is more talke then trouble.

Those, that with haste will make a mighty fire,
Begin it with weak straws.

Those, that with haste will make a mighty fire,
Begin it with weak straws.

Whither art thou rushing to destruction?

Whither art thou rushing to destruction?

Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.

Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.