Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.

We are worthless fowl, hatched from unlucky eggs.

We are worthless fowl, hatched from unlucky eggs.

He tells old wives' tales much to the point.

He tells old wives' tales much to the point.

Handsome features are a silent recommendation.

Handsome features are a silent recommendation.

To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).

To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).

So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.

So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.

All the Armes of England will not arme feare.

All the Armes of England will not arme feare.

Hee that goes to bed thirsty riseth healthy.
[He that goes to bed thirsty rises healthy.]

Hee that goes to bed thirsty riseth healthy.
[He that goes to bed thirsty rises healthy.]

Hug the shore; let others try the deep.

Hug the shore; let others try the deep.