| 2H4 I.i.148 | [Northumberland to his nightcap] Thou art a guard too wanton for the head / Which princes ... aim to hit |
| LLL IV.iii.56 | [Berowne to himself] rhymes are guards on wanton Cupid's hose |
| MA I.i.266 | [Benedick to Don Pedro] the guards are but slightly basted |
| MM III.i.100 | [Isabella to Claudio, of Angelo] The damned'st body to invest and cover / In precious guards |