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Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
We hate the hawk because he ever lives in battle.
We hate the hawk because he ever lives in battle.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.
It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
The beades in the Hand, and the Divell in Capuch (or cape of the
cloak).
The beades in the Hand, and the Divell in Capuch (or cape of the
cloak).
Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.
Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.
Working and making a fire doth discretion require.
Working and making a fire doth discretion require.
The Devill is not alwaies at one doore.
The Devill is not alwaies at one doore.
The offender never pardons.
The offender never pardons.
