Sir Walter Scott

I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.

England was merry England, when
Old Christmas brought his sports again.
'Twas Christmas broach'd the mightiest ale;
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England was merry England, when
Old Christmas brought his sports again.
'Twas Christmas broach'd the mightiest ale;
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale;
A Christmas gambol oft could cheer
The poor man's heart through half the year.

It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.

It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.

'Tis an old tale, and often told;
But did my fate and wish agree,
Ne'er had been read more

'Tis an old tale, and often told;
But did my fate and wish agree,
Ne'er had been read, in story old,
Of maiden true betray'd for gold,
That loved, or was avenged, like me!

But with the morning cool repentance came.

But with the morning cool repentance came.