Similies on the same subiect.
As Bauens by their bands are easily knowne,
So enuies lookes doe most disclose her selfe.
As greatest floods haue alwaies quickest ebbes,
So enuies heat is commonly soone cold.
As rigour blasteth fancies fairest bloomes,
So enuie doth the no lest man disgrace.
As no disease with inward griefe compares,
So nothing more than enuie wounds the mind.
As fire not maintain'd is quickly out,
So enuie not supplyed, dies of it selfe.
As in the Cedar, wormes doe neuer breed,
So in the wise, enuie can haue no power.