[…] great wee see must be the art and cunning of that man, that keeps him afloat the streame of Soveraigne favour,

The most voracious cable-muncher in the tropical and sub-tropical parts of Australia is the termite, or white ant, which eats through both lead and polythene sheathings.

Don't bring up politics if you want to have a quiet conversation with that guy.

A power instructory; to go and teach all nations.