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How to choose a faythfull freende.
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How to choose a faythfull freende.
Though that my yeares, full far doo stande aloofe,From counsell sage, or Wisdomes good aduice:
What I doo know by soone repenting proofe,
I shall you tell, and learne if you be wise.
From fined wits, that telles the smoothest tale,
Beware, their tongues doo flatter oft a wry:
A modest loke shall well set forth your sale,
Trust not to much, before somewhat you try:
So guyde your selfe in worde, and eke in deede,
As bad and good may prayse your sober name:
Assay your freend, before your greatest neede,
And to conclude, when I may doo that same,
That may you please, and best content your minde,
Assure your selfe, a faythfull freend to finde.
FINIS.
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