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Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
He bristles with hair, like a sea-urchin or a hunted boar.
He bristles with hair, like a sea-urchin or a hunted boar.
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.
He jests at scars that never felt a wound.
He jests at scars that never felt a wound.
Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.
Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.
Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]
Light burthens, long borne, growe heavie.
[Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.]
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
You are his father by nature, I by counsel.
You are his father by nature, I by counsel.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
