This volume aims to demonstrate the extent of proverbs in Lyly's "Euphues" and George Pettie's "Petite Pallace." While Lyly frequently borrowed proverbs from Pettie, they also surpassed any other English writer in their use. Lyly's characteristic use of proverbs involved altering their original meanings to support his favored themes, particularly on love. For instance, he adapted a proverb about death to reflect uncertainties about love instead. The preface includes an annotated list of such proverbs to establish their true character, emphasizing that proverbs form a significant part of Elizabethan lore. The volume contributes to the larger task of compiling a comprehensive edition of English proverbs and the general index will aid further research in this field.