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Every thing is of use to a houskeeper.
Every thing is of use to a houskeeper.
When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.
When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.
Three helping one another, beare the burthen of sixe.
Three helping one another, beare the burthen of sixe.
Great men have reaching hands.
Great men have reaching hands.
Let never maiden think, however fair,
She is not fairer in new clothes than old.
Let never maiden think, however fair,
She is not fairer in new clothes than old.
I gave the mouse a hole, and she is become my heire.
I gave the mouse a hole, and she is become my heire.
Her voice was ever soft,
Gentle, and low, an excellent thing in woman.
Her voice was ever soft,
Gentle, and low, an excellent thing in woman.
Sweet is revenge--especially to women.
Sweet is revenge--especially to women.
Though they don't want to kill anybody, they like to have the
power to do so.
Though they don't want to kill anybody, they like to have the
power to do so.