John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
2385 Samuel Butler 1612-1680 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 2385 |
| AUTHOR: | Samuel Butler (1612–1680) |
| QUOTATION: | Friend Ralph, thou hast Outrun the constable 1 at last. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Hudibras. Part i. Canto iii. Line 1367. |
| Note 1. Outrun the constable.—Ray: Proverbs, 1670. [back] |