We get blows and return them.

We get blows and return them.

Revenge and wrong bring forth their kind;
The foul cubs like their parents are.

Revenge and wrong bring forth their kind;
The foul cubs like their parents are.

By penitence th' Eternal's wrath's appeas'd.

By penitence th' Eternal's wrath's appeas'd.

'Tis an easy thing to find a staff to beat a dog.

'Tis an easy thing to find a staff to beat a dog.

Their own death accompanies the wound they inflict.

Their own death accompanies the wound they inflict.

The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.

The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.

Day treads upon the heels of day, and the new moons hasten to
their waning.

Day treads upon the heels of day, and the new moons hasten to
their waning.

The horse thinkes one thing, and he that sadles him another.

The horse thinkes one thing, and he that sadles him another.

If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.

If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.