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The thorne comes forth with the point forwards.
The thorne comes forth with the point forwards.
Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.
Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.
Now clothed like a Roman, now like a Greek. [An inconstant,
perfidious man.]
Now clothed like a Roman, now like a Greek. [An inconstant,
perfidious man.]
It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.
It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.
Ther's no great banquet but some fares ill.
Ther's no great banquet but some fares ill.
The crow bewailes the sheepe, and then eates it.
The crow bewailes the sheepe, and then eates it.
Of two evils I have chose the least.
Of two evils I have chose the least.
Welcome evill, if thou commest alone.
Welcome evill, if thou commest alone.
All is grist that comes to the mill.
All is grist that comes to the mill.