The man that lays his hand upon a woman, Save in the way of kindness, is a wretch Whom't were gross flattery to name a coward. (John Tobin)

The man that lays his hand upon a woman, Save in the way of kindness, is a wretch Whom't were gross flattery to name a coward.

John Tobin

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