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New customs,
Though they be never so ridiculous,
(Nay, let 'em be unmanly), yet are followed.
New customs,
Though they be never so ridiculous,
(Nay, let 'em be unmanly), yet are followed.
The Chollerick drinkes, the Melancholick eats, the Flegmatick
sleepes.
The Chollerick drinkes, the Melancholick eats, the Flegmatick
sleepes.
Doe what thou oughtest, and come what come can.
Doe what thou oughtest, and come what come can.
He that deales in the world needes foure seeves.
He that deales in the world needes foure seeves.
Neither bribe nor loose thy right.
Neither bribe nor loose thy right.
Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.
Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
In a bondsman's key,
With bated breath and whispering humbleness.
In a bondsman's key,
With bated breath and whispering humbleness.
