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The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
Still fisheth he that catcheth one.
Still fisheth he that catcheth one.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
For 'tis not good that children should know any wickedness.
For 'tis not good that children should know any wickedness.
Advise none to marry or goe to warre.
Advise none to marry or goe to warre.
My conscience hath a thousand several tongues,
And every tongue brings in a several tale,
And every read more
My conscience hath a thousand several tongues,
And every tongue brings in a several tale,
And every tale condemns me for a villain.
