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The snow has at last melted, the fields regain their herbage, and
the trees their leaves.
The snow has at last melted, the fields regain their herbage, and
the trees their leaves.
We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for
another.]
We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for
another.]
The slow, sweet hours that bring us all things good.
The slow, sweet hours that bring us all things good.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
If gaming does an aged sire entice,
Then my young master swiftly learns the vice.
If gaming does an aged sire entice,
Then my young master swiftly learns the vice.
I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.
I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.
Hee that lives well is learned enough.
Hee that lives well is learned enough.
Here I stand the perpetrator of the crime--turn then your sword
on me.
Here I stand the perpetrator of the crime--turn then your sword
on me.
Yes! ready money is Aladdin's lamp.
Yes! ready money is Aladdin's lamp.