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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?
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
Stained
With grief, that's beauty's canter.
Stained
With grief, that's beauty's canter.
Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.
Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.
He who sounds his own trumpet will soon find plenty to laugh at
him.
He who sounds his own trumpet will soon find plenty to laugh at
him.
Take the goods the gods provide thee.
Take the goods the gods provide thee.
Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.
Religion, Credit, and the Eye are not to be touched.
