Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.

Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.

Amid the roses fierce Repentance rears
Her snaky crest.

Amid the roses fierce Repentance rears
Her snaky crest.

She had a good opinion of advice,
Like all who give and eke receive it gratis,
For read more

She had a good opinion of advice,
Like all who give and eke receive it gratis,
For which small thanks are still the market price,
Even where the article at highest rate is.

Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.

Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.

Alas! How difficult it is to prevent the countenance from
betraying guilt!
[Heu! quam difficile est crimen non read more

Alas! How difficult it is to prevent the countenance from
betraying guilt!
[Heu! quam difficile est crimen non prodere vultu.]

Punishment follows close on the heels of crime.

Punishment follows close on the heels of crime.

Consider well what your shoulders are able to bear.

Consider well what your shoulders are able to bear.

Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.

Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.

Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!

Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!