Alas! sir,
In what have I offended you? What cause
Hath my behaviour given to your displeasure?

Alas! sir,
In what have I offended you? What cause
Hath my behaviour given to your displeasure?

Many go out for wool, and come home shorn themselves.

Many go out for wool, and come home shorn themselves.

Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?

Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?

The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.

The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.

But who alas! can love and then be wise?

But who alas! can love and then be wise?

The rose is often found near the nettle.

The rose is often found near the nettle.

The whole family is packed into one trap.

The whole family is packed into one trap.

Happy is he who can trace effects to their causes.

Happy is he who can trace effects to their causes.

One murder made a villain,
Millions a hero.

One murder made a villain,
Millions a hero.