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To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
As innocent as a new-laid egg.
As innocent as a new-laid egg.
Add to golden numbers golden numbers.
Add to golden numbers golden numbers.
As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.
As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
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.
Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.
Through thick and thin, both over Hill and Plain.
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
