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When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.
When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.
Our praises are our wages.
Our praises are our wages.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.
Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.
Like a dog he hunts in dreams.
Like a dog he hunts in dreams.
Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.
Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.
His essences turn the live air sick.
His essences turn the live air sick.
If you have a sword, we have a toasting-fork at home.
If you have a sword, we have a toasting-fork at home.
