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And Modesty, who, when she goes,
Is gone for ever.
And Modesty, who, when she goes,
Is gone for ever.
There are three waies, the Vniversities, the Sea, the Court.
There are three waies, the Vniversities, the Sea, the Court.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
He makes a great row but does nothing.
He makes a great row but does nothing.
When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before read more
When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.
This is no time for staring about.
This is no time for staring about.
Like lips like lettuce (i.e. like has met its like).
(Lat., Similem habent labra lactucam.]
Like lips like lettuce (i.e. like has met its like).
(Lat., Similem habent labra lactucam.]
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
