This principle is old, but true as fate, Kings may love treason, but the traitor hate.

This principle is old, but true as fate, Kings may love treason, but the traitor hate.

Princes in this case / Do hate the traitor, though they love the treason.

Rebellion must be managed with many swords; treason to his prince's person may be with one knife.

Age is like love, it cannot be hid

O what a heaven is love! O what a hell!