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Epigrams. 193768. A Souldiers jest.One told a Souldier sitting at the board,(And silent) that he had an edgelesse sword \Who straight reply'd, Sir,I will do my best,To break your pate, though I ne'r break a jest769. Good Advice.One to a Serving-man this Counsell sent,To get a Master that's intelligent ;Then if of him no wages he could get,Yet he would understand he's in his debt.770. Theeves.Two Theeves by night began a lock to pick,One in the house awake, thus answer'd quick,Why, how now ? what a stir you there do keep ?Goe, come again, we are not yet asleep.771. Asse.He that loves glasse without a G.Leave out L. and what is he ?772, Enecat amplexu nimio> sic simiafatum*,/Vjtall Dcwus knave, he straight-way draws his sword,And makes you prove as much, or eat your word.But ifyou call him honest Rogue, or Jew,He huggs you then for giving him his due.VOL. II.O