The first blow is as much as two.

The first blow is as much as two.

I'll make the fur
Fly 'bout the ears of the old cur.

I'll make the fur
Fly 'bout the ears of the old cur.

Good hope is often beguiled by her own augury.

Good hope is often beguiled by her own augury.

He that cockers his child, provides for his enemie.

He that cockers his child, provides for his enemie.

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

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

A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.

A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.

He that gives all before hee dies provides to suffer.

He that gives all before hee dies provides to suffer.

Love and life are for to-day.

Love and life are for to-day.

It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more

It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.