Amiens was taken by the Fox, and retaken by the Lion.

Amiens was taken by the Fox, and retaken by the Lion.

Springes to catch woodcocks.

Springes to catch woodcocks.

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.

Scribblers are a self-conceited and self-worshipping race.

Scribblers are a self-conceited and self-worshipping race.

The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.

The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.

Let not him that feares feathers come among wild-foule.

Let not him that feares feathers come among wild-foule.

By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.

By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.

Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and
hatred therewith.

Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and
hatred therewith.

He talks nonsense.

He talks nonsense.