Deception follows on the heels of deception.

Deception follows on the heels of deception.

To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the read more

To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the nation;
Sure John and I are more than quit.

A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.

A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.

He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.

He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.

What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?

He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.

He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.

The finishing stroke of all sorrow.

The finishing stroke of all sorrow.

Life without a friend is death without a witnesse.

Life without a friend is death without a witnesse.

I'll make the fur
Fly 'bout the ears of the old cur.

I'll make the fur
Fly 'bout the ears of the old cur.