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I from the jaws of a gardener's bitch
Snatched this bone and then leapt the ditch.
I from the jaws of a gardener's bitch
Snatched this bone and then leapt the ditch.
The Germans wit is in his fingers.
The Germans wit is in his fingers.
In the same [hospitable] manner that a Calabrian would press you
to eat his pears.
In the same [hospitable] manner that a Calabrian would press you
to eat his pears.
What will their masters not accomplish when low fellows are so
presumptuous?
What will their masters not accomplish when low fellows are so
presumptuous?
A hungry stomach rarely despises rough food.
A hungry stomach rarely despises rough food.
The itch of disputing is the scab of the Church.
The itch of disputing is the scab of the Church.
While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
Who remove stones, bruise their fingers.
Who remove stones, bruise their fingers.
