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Every day brings his bread with it.
Every day brings his bread with it.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
I tell the tale as it was told to me.
I tell the tale as it was told to me.
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.
One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.
O how wretched
Is that poor man that hangs on princes' favours!
O how wretched
Is that poor man that hangs on princes' favours!
A little inaccuracy sometimes saves a ton of explanation.
A little inaccuracy sometimes saves a ton of explanation.
The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.
The house is a fine house, when good folks are within.