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A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.
So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.
Oh what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
Oh what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
Even a child is known by his doings.
Even a child is known by his doings.
He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.
He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.
Modred's narrow foxy face,
Heart hiding smile, and gray persistent eye.
Modred's narrow foxy face,
Heart hiding smile, and gray persistent eye.
