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 'Tis not long after
 But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve,
  For daws to peck read more 
 'Tis not long after
 But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve,
  For daws to peck at. 
The wolfe eats oft of the sheep that have been warn'd.
The wolfe eats oft of the sheep that have been warn'd.
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
Of faire things, the Autumne is faire.
Of faire things, the Autumne is faire.
Gods Mill grinds slow, but sure.
Gods Mill grinds slow, but sure.
He that would be well, needs not goe from his owne house.
He that would be well, needs not goe from his owne house.
A third Cato has dropped from the skies.
A third Cato has dropped from the skies.
 Or will you think, my friend, your bus'ness done
 When, of a hundred thorns, you pull out one.  
 Or will you think, my friend, your bus'ness done
 When, of a hundred thorns, you pull out one. 
The masters eye fattens the horse, and his foote the ground.
The masters eye fattens the horse, and his foote the ground.