I will a round unvarnished tale deliver.

Your tale sir, would cure deafness

An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.

He that is giddy thinks the world turns round.

Ay me! for aught that ever I could read, could ever hear by tale or history, the course of true love never did run smooth.

Life is as tedious as twice-told tale, vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man.