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H. His Deuises

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

Howell, Thomas (fl. 1568-1581)

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Doe, or be still.

The shallow streames, doe murmour more then deepe,
And Cowards bragge, that dares no weapons prooue:
Those Dogs byte least, that greatest barkings keepe,
Some do but fayne, whose shewes seeme farre in loue.
Sounde is the Tree, whence friendships fruite doth spring,
Doe or be still, let none but Syrens sing.