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Doth not experience teach vs, that in the most curious sepulcher are enclosed rotten bones? That the Cypresse tree beareth a faire leafe, but no fruite? That the Estridge carrieth faire feathers, but ranke flesh? How frantick are those louers which are carried away with the gaye glistering of the fine face?
Like a man of a kind nature, he is the first good to himself, in the next file to his French tailor, that gives him all his perfection; for indeed, like an estridge, or bird of paradise, his feathers are more worth than his body. His whole body goes all upon screws, and his face is the vice that moves them.
Nay, ma'am, if I remember right and we hear a deal of town-talk at our table Harry Estridge went mad about your ladyship when you were somewhat rising twenty; and would have changed your name a third time if you would but have let him."
"Au fait," she said, musing, as she played a pretty little hand on the table, and no doubt thinking about mad young Harry Estridge; 'tis not impossible, William, that old folks, and young folks, too, should play the fool." "But I can't understand a young fellow being in love with Maria," continued Mr. William, "however he might be with you, ma'am.
"Lord Estridge: but you know him he has been often here." "Is he rich?" said Lady Davenant. "Oh yes, very rich, and very self-sufficient: he is the man Cecilia used to call 'Le prince de mon merite." "Did she? I do not remember. He made no impression on me, nor on you, I dare say." "Not the least, indeed." "No matter, he will do as well as another, since he is rich.
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