A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 6 by Unknown
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They had never growen to such a great rout,
Neither should have been able to have banish'd him out. But _sero sapiunt Phryges_; at length I will take heed, [HYP. A popish policy!] And with blood enough this evil will prevent; For if I hear of any that in word or in deed-- Yea, if it be possible to know their intent, If I can prove that in thought they it meant [HYP. Anti-Christian charity.] To impair our estates--no prayer shall serve, But will pay them their hire, as each one deserve. AVARICE. The fish once taken, and 'scaped from bait, Will ever hereafter beware of the hook: Such as use hunting will spy the hare straight, Though other discern her not, yet on her shall look. Again, the learned can read in a book, Though the unskilful, seeing equal with them, Cannot discern an F from an M. So those which have tasted the fruit that we bear, And find it so sour, will not us implant. TYRANNY. Tush! Avarice, I warrant thee, thou need'st not fear: |
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