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An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
For use almost can change the stamp of nature.
For use almost can change the stamp of nature.
Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.
Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
We may escape misfortune for a while, but the evil day will come.
We may escape misfortune for a while, but the evil day will come.
His golden locks time hath to silver turned.
His golden locks time hath to silver turned.
While your client is watching for you at the front door, slip out
at the back.
While your client is watching for you at the front door, slip out
at the back.
The river past, and God forgotten.
The river past, and God forgotten.
Of joys departed
Not to return, how painful the remembrance.
Of joys departed
Not to return, how painful the remembrance.