A married man turns his staffe into a stake.

A married man turns his staffe into a stake.

I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop read more

I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop a little from her hand,
Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves,
And with a silk thread plucks it back again.

Not perfect, nay, but full of tender wants.

Not perfect, nay, but full of tender wants.

That which two will, takes effect.

That which two will, takes effect.

Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]

Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]

Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his
girdle.

Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his
girdle.

He makes a solitude, and calls it peace.

He makes a solitude, and calls it peace.

My house, my house, though thou art small, thou art to me the
Escuriall.

My house, my house, though thou art small, thou art to me the
Escuriall.

By many indignities we come to dignities.

By many indignities we come to dignities.