The "proverbial philosophy" of The Owl may follow next:
"Least is he marked that doth as most men do."—[iv. 1289]
"Better sit still than rise to meet the devil."—[iv. 1294.]
"A guilty conscience feels continual fear."— [iv. 1294.]
"Some that had winked not altogether blind."—[iv. 1294.]
"Wisdom not all in every garish bird."—[iv. 1294.]
"As kings rule realms, God rules the hearts of kings.—[iv. 1295.]
"Few words may serve a mischief to unfold,
For in short speech long sorrow may be told."—[iv. 1297.]
"When kings did speak what subject may be mute."—[iv. 1299.]
"Blind is the sight that's with another's eye."—[iv. 1305.]
"Hell on the wealth that's purchased with shame."—[iv. 1312.]
The Moon-calf contributes:
"Like have cleaved to their like and ever will."—[ii. 482.]
"God hath few friends, the devil hath so many."—[ii. 483.]
"Scarcely so wise at fifty as fifteen."—[ii. 483.]
"Good luck ne'er comes too late."—[ii. 511.]
In the Man in the Moon we have,
"the last in place
Is not the least."—[iv. 1325.]
(To be continued.)
NOTES AND QUERIES.
Itching Auguries.—Head: If the crown of your head itches more than usual you may expect to be advanced to a more honourable position in life.
Eyebrow: If your right eyebrow should itch you are going to look upon a pleasant sight.
Eye: Right, for good (or love); left, for spite; either side good at night.
