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We hold our greyhound in our hand,
Our falcon on our glove;
But where shall we find read more
We hold our greyhound in our hand,
Our falcon on our glove;
But where shall we find leash, or band,
For dame that loves to rove?
Forgiveness to the injured does belong,
But they ne'er pardon who have done the wrong.
Forgiveness to the injured does belong,
But they ne'er pardon who have done the wrong.
Sufferance is the badge of all our tribe.
Sufferance is the badge of all our tribe.
Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
Present fears
Are less than horrible imaginings.
Without favour none will know you, and with it you will not know
your selfe.
Without favour none will know you, and with it you will not know
your selfe.
None is a foole alwaies, everyone sometimes.
None is a foole alwaies, everyone sometimes.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.
A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.
A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.
When my house burnes, it's not good playing at Chesse.
When my house burnes, it's not good playing at Chesse.