Take thou some new infection to thy eye,
And the rank poison of the old will die.

Take thou some new infection to thy eye,
And the rank poison of the old will die.

A bitter drug oft brings relief.

A bitter drug oft brings relief.

Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.

Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.

If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.

If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.

Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of read more

Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of mettle,
And it soft as silk remains.
'Tis the same with common natures,
Use 'em kindly, they rebel;
But, be rough as nutmeg-graters,
And the rogues obey you well.

So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.

So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.

I tell the tale as it was told to me.

I tell the tale as it was told to me.

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.

At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.