He was very shy of using it.

Hudibras. Part i. Canto i. Line 45.

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Beside, 't is known he could speak Greek

As naturally as pigs squeak;[210:1]

That Latin was no more difficile

Than to a blackbird 't is to whistle.

Hudibras. Part i. Canto i. Line 51.

He could distinguish and divide

A hair 'twixt south and southwest side.