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He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
The Court hath no Almanack.
The Court hath no Almanack.
A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.
A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Some mute, inglorious Milton here may rest.
Some mute, inglorious Milton here may rest.
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
Three can hold their peace, if two be away.
Three can hold their peace, if two be away.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
