Social Commentaries
Of Don Pedros bonds
From The Most Elegant and Witty Epigrams (1618), Book 2
Social Commentaries
DOn Pedro cares not in what bonds he enter.
Then I to trust Don Pedro soone will venter.
For no man can of bonds stand more secure,
Then he that meanes to keepe his paiment sure.
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Codex Note
Book 2, Epigram 12
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