Roger L'Estrange

“ It is but reasonable to Oppose Art to Art, and where we suspect False-Play, to Encounter One Trick with Another: Provided always that it be Manag'd without breach of Faith, and within the Compass of Honour, Honesty, and Good Manners. The Wolfe had the same Design upon the Asse, that the Lion had upon the Horse and the Matter being brought to a Trial of Skill between them, the Countermine was only an Ad of Self Preservation. ”

“ REFLEXION.
There's No Trusting to the Fair Words of Those that have both an Interest, and an Inclination to Destroy us, Especially when the Design is carry'd on under the Masque of a Friendly Office. ”

“ I got a Thorn in my Foot T'other day, says the Horse, as I was Crossing a Thicket, and I'm e'en quite Lame on't. Oh, says the New Physician, Do but hold up your Leg a little, and I'll Cure ye immediately. The Lion presently puts himself in posture for the Office ”