That he thinks all his own which once he handles,

For practice-sake did steal a pound of candles;

Was taken in the fact: Oh, foolish wight!

To steal such things as needs must come to light.

On a very plain Lady, that patched much.

Your homely face, Flippanta, you disguise,

With patches, numerous as Argus’ eyes;

I own that patching’s requisite to you,

For more we are pleased, if less your face we view;

Yet I advise, if my advice you’d ask,