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A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].
A precious pair of brothers [i.e., rascals].
Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.
Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
Add to golden numbers golden numbers.
Add to golden numbers golden numbers.
To swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd.
And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.
To swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd.
And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
Within a stone's throw of it.
Within a stone's throw of it.
Neither fish, flesh nor good red herring.
Neither fish, flesh nor good red herring.
