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Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
Compound for sins they are inclined to,
By damning those they have no mind to.
Compound for sins they are inclined to,
By damning those they have no mind to.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
A master of straw eates a servant of steele.
A master of straw eates a servant of steele.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
Where there is no honour, there is no griefe.
Where there is no honour, there is no griefe.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.
God, and Parents, and our Master, can never be requited.
