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As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.
As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.
To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.
A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].
A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].
Put himself upon his good behavior.
Put himself upon his good behavior.
Moche Crye and no Wull.
Moche Crye and no Wull.
To swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd.
And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.
To swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd.
And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.
With tooth and nail.
With tooth and nail.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
