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He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
She has deceived her father, and may thee.
She has deceived her father, and may thee.
In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.
In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.
He is a fool who thinks by force or skill,
To turn the current of a woman's will.
He is a fool who thinks by force or skill,
To turn the current of a woman's will.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.
Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.
You cannot make the fire so low but it will get out.
You cannot make the fire so low but it will get out.
As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.
As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.
