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Punishment is lame, but it comes.
Punishment is lame, but it comes.
To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.
He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.
The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.
The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.
'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.
'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.
Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]
Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]
Can you restrain your laughter, my friends?
Can you restrain your laughter, my friends?
Demons in act, but gods at least in face.
Demons in act, but gods at least in face.
