To hurt by being just: it is as lawful,
For we would give much to use violent thefts,
And rob in the behalf of charity."
Dr. Johnson observes, "This is so oddly confused in the folio, that I transcribe it as a specimen of incorrectness:—
'——do not count it holy
To hurt by being just: it is as lawful
For we would count give much to as violent thefts,' &c."
With reference to these particulars, I should be glad if you would allow me to propose a reading which has not yet been suggested:—
"O be persuaded; do not count it holy: