But, Clifford, tell me, didst thou never hear,
That things ill got had ever bad success?

But, Clifford, tell me, didst thou never hear,
That things ill got had ever bad success?

Feare, the Bedle of the Law.

Feare, the Bedle of the Law.

The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.

The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.

The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.

The silence often of pure innocence
Persuades, when speaking fails.

It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.

It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.

Hee wrongs not an old man that steales his supper from him.

Hee wrongs not an old man that steales his supper from him.

But who alas! can love and then be wise?

But who alas! can love and then be wise?

The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.

The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.

You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.

You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.