He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.

He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.

We hold our greyhound in our hand,
Our falcon on our glove;
But where shall we find read more

We hold our greyhound in our hand,
Our falcon on our glove;
But where shall we find leash, or band,
For dame that loves to rove?

Let him fry in his own grease.

Let him fry in his own grease.

To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).

To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).

It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in
joke.

It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in
joke.

A faire death honours the whole life.

A faire death honours the whole life.

The more they drink the more they thirst.

The more they drink the more they thirst.

Three can hold their peace, if two be away.

Three can hold their peace, if two be away.

Faire words makes mee looke to my purse.

Faire words makes mee looke to my purse.