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Choice emblems, natural, historical, fabulous, moral, and divine : for the improvement and pastime of youth : displaying the beauties and morals of the ancient fabulists, the whole calculated to convey the golden lessons of instruction under a new and more delightful dress : written for the amusement of a young nobleman (1793)

Wynne, John Huddlestone, 1743-1788 · London : Printed by J. Chapman for E. Newbery, corner of St. Paul's Church-yard · leaf 71

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but it is impof-lible for a wickfed man to be truly wife j forif he were fo, he would fee the folly of hi»evil ways, and turn from them.—Wifdom isa Safeguard^ and a T(nver of Defence-, andhe that trufls to her, will never have reafonto repent his confidence. Be Virtuous, be nvife, and be happy;… … EMBLEM XV- Of Inflalility, THIS is the Syren, vvhofe enchanting fongDraws the unthinking multitude along;That feeds with faithlefs hopes and luring bait,The poor deluded wretch (he means to cheat IMen call herfalfe, inconllant, cruel, vain.Yet feek her favours with unwearied pain.Th unhappy bear…

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