The Blazon of Iealovsie A Subiect not written of by any heretofore. First written in Italian, by that learned Gentleman Benedetto Varchi ... And Translated into English, with speciall Notes vpon the same; by R. T. [i.e. Robert Tofte] |
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[A Womans Tongue that is as swift as Thought] |
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[A Womans Tongue that is as swift as Thought]
A Womans Tongue that is as swift as Thought,Is euer bad, and she her selfe starke Nought:
But shee that seldome speakes and mildly then,
Is a rare Pearle amongst all other Women.
Maides must be seene, not heard, or selde or neuer,
O may I such one wed, if I, wed euer.
A Maide that hath a lewd Tongue in her head,
Worse than if she were found with a Man in bed.
Be she best of her Sexe, (Good All,) I hold,
She is worse then worst, if once she proue a Scold.
Flye then such Furies as (still) scold and raile,
Queanes of their Tongue, are (most) Queanes of their Taile.
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