5. Rich widows were ordained for younger brothers; for they, being born to no land, must plough in another man’s soil.
6. A maid should marry before the years of discretion; for Malitia supplet et cætera.
7. ’Tis dangerous to wed a widow; for she hath cast her rider.
8. An English virgin sings sweeter here than at Brussells; for a voluntary is sweeter than a forc’d note.
9. A great Lady may with her honour wear her servant’s picture; for a shadow yet never made a Cuckold.
10. A painted Lady best fits a Captain; for so both may fight under their colours.
11. It is good for a young popish wench to marry an old man; for so she shall be sure to keep all fasting nights.
12. A dangerous secret is safely plac’d in a woman’s bosom; for no wise man would search for it there.
13. A woman of learning and tongues is an admirable creature; for a starling that can speak is a present for an Emperor.
14. There were never so many chaste wives as in this age; for now ’tis out of fashion to lie with their own husbands.