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In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.
Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.
The Bathe of the Blackamoor hath sworne not to whiten.
The Bathe of the Blackamoor hath sworne not to whiten.
Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long and wise experience.
Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long and wise experience.
The escaped mouse ever feeles the taste of the bait.
The escaped mouse ever feeles the taste of the bait.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.
The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.
The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.
The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.
