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Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a
wig, and a wife.
Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a
wig, and a wife.
So was hir jolly whistel wel y-wette.
So was hir jolly whistel wel y-wette.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
To steale the Hog, and give the feet for almes.
[To steal the hog, and give the feet to read more
To steale the Hog, and give the feet for almes.
[To steal the hog, and give the feet to alms.]
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
A penny spar'd is twice got.
A penny spar'd is twice got.
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
All is well ended, if the suit be won.
All is well ended, if the suit be won.
All are not merry that dance lightly.
All are not merry that dance lightly.