Maxioms by Geoffrey Chaucer
And yet he hadde "a thombe of gold" pardee.
And yet he hadde "a thombe of gold" pardee.
For thre may kepe a counsel, if twain be awaie.
For thre may kepe a counsel, if twain be awaie.
Rose were sette of swete savour,
With many roses that thei bere.
Rose were sette of swete savour,
With many roses that thei bere.
Therefore it behooveth hire a full long spoon
That shal ete with a feend.
Therefore it behooveth hire a full long spoon
That shal ete with a feend.
Felds hath eyen, and wode have eres.
Felds hath eyen, and wode have eres.
