Similies on the same subiect.
AS hardest mettals in the fire is melt,
So greatest sinnes by iustice soone are felt.
As sinne at first is sweet▪ but after sower,
So Law lookes sterne, yet shewes not all her power.
As from worst maladies best med'cines come,
So are best lawes from lewdest manners form'd.
As citties with their walles are fenced round,
So are good minds with right and equitie.
As he that wanteth reason is no man,
So who liues lawlesse may be tearm'd a beast.
As thirstie soules doe seeke some long lookt spring,
So wrongs receiu'd with right, doe comfort bring.