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We hold our greyhound in our hand,
Our falcon on our glove;
But where shall we find read more
We hold our greyhound in our hand,
Our falcon on our glove;
But where shall we find leash, or band,
For dame that loves to rove?
A new broome sweepeth cleane.
A new broome sweepeth cleane.
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
Nothing stings us so bitterly as the loss of money.
Nothing stings us so bitterly as the loss of money.
Her very silence, and her patience,
Speak to the people, and they pity her.
Her very silence, and her patience,
Speak to the people, and they pity her.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
What were vices have become the fashion of the day.
What were vices have become the fashion of the day.
