H. His Deuises :: :: University of Virginia Library

H. His Deuises

for his owne exercise, and his Friends pleasure [by Thomas Howell]

Howell, Thomas (fl. 1568-1581)

[epigraph]

[dedication]

[section]

Collapse All | Expand All expand section

He denies quickly, that giues slowly.

Lingring delayes, slacke payments doe foreshowe,
Better no promise, then no performance:
Sleight are the sorrowes, slakte with comforts slowe,
Eyther sende, or ende, yeelde some assurance.
Shyfting delaye, mislyking oft doth breede,
They soone denye, whose Suters slowly speede.