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The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant.
The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant.
Springes to catch woodcocks.
Springes to catch woodcocks.
Men of different tastes have different pursuits.
Men of different tastes have different pursuits.
And quick his colour went and came,
As fear and rage alternate rose.
And quick his colour went and came,
As fear and rage alternate rose.
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.
It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.
It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.
I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop read more
I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop a little from her hand,
Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves,
And with a silk thread plucks it back again.
Who's to look after the keepers?
Who's to look after the keepers?
