“19. Wherein you reprove another be unblamable yourself, for example is ever better than precept.
“20. Use no reproachful language to any one, neither curses nor revilings.
“21. Be not hasty to believe flying reports to the disparagement of any one.
“22. In your apparel be modest, and endeavor to accommodate nature rather than to procure admiration. Keep to the fashion of your equals, such as are civil and orderly, with respect to time and place.
“23. Play not the peacock, looking everywhere about you to see if you are well decked, if your shoes fit well, if your stockings sit neatly and clothes handsomely.
“24. Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation, for it is better to be alone than in bad company.
“25. Let your conversation be without malice or envy, for it is a sign of a tractable and commendable nature; and in all causes of passion admit reason to govern.
“26. Be not immodest in urging your friend to discover a secret.
“27. Utter not base and frivolous things among grown and learned men, nor very difficult questions or subjects among the ignorant, nor things hard to be believed.
“28. Speak not of doleful things in time of mirth nor at the table; speak not of melancholy things, as death and wounds; and if others mention them, change, if you can, the discourse. Tell not your dreams but to your intimate friends.
“29. Break not a jest when none take pleasure in mirth. Laugh not aloud, nor at all without occasion. Deride no man’s misfortunes, though there seem to be some cause.
“30. Speak not injurious words, neither in jest nor in earnest. Scoff at none, although they give occasion.
“31. Be not forward, but friendly and courteous, the first to salute, hear and answer, and be not pensive when it is time to converse.
“32. Detract not from others, but neither be excessive in commending.
“33. Go not thither where you know not whether you shall be welcome or not. Give not advice without being asked; and when asked, do it briefly.
“34. If two contend together, take not the part of either unconstrained, and be not obstinate in your opinion; in things indifferent, be of the major side.
“35. Reprehend not the imperfections of others, for that belongs to masters, parents and superiors.