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At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.
Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.
Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of read more
Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of mettle,
And it soft as silk remains.
'Tis the same with common natures,
Use 'em kindly, they rebel;
But, be rough as nutmeg-graters,
And the rogues obey you well.
To meditate an injury is to commit one.
To meditate an injury is to commit one.
Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.
Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.
One houres sleepe before midnight is worth three after.
[One hour's sleep before midnight is worth three after.]
One houres sleepe before midnight is worth three after.
[One hour's sleep before midnight is worth three after.]
Hanging and wiving go by destiny.
Hanging and wiving go by destiny.
He will be the last to discover the disgrace of his house.
He will be the last to discover the disgrace of his house.
Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.