4. A Cannibal is the lovingest man to his enemy; for willingly no man eats that he loves not.
5. A Bachelor is but half a man, and being wed, he may prove more than half a monster; for Aries and Taurus rule the head and shoulders, and Capricorn reacheth as low as the knees.
6. A wittall cannot be a Cuckold: for a Cuckold is wronged by his wife, which a wittall cannot be; for volenti non fit injuria.
7. A Shoemaker is the fittest man of the parish to make a Constable; for he virtuti officii put any man in the stocks, and enlarge him at last.
8. A prisoner is the best fencer; for he ever lies at a close ward.
9. An elder Brother may be a wise man; for he hath wherewithal to purchase experience, at any rate.
10. A Musician will never make a good Vintner; for he deals too much with flats and sharps.
11. A Drunkard is a good philosopher; for he thinks aright that the world goes round.
12. The Devil cannot take Tobacco through his nose; for St. Dunstan hath seared that up with his tongs.
13. Prentices are the nimblest Scavengers; for they can cleanse the City Stews in one day.