O how full of briars is this working-day world.

O how full of briars is this working-day world.

Hanging and wiving go by destiny.

Hanging and wiving go by destiny.

This is the reward of my folly.

This is the reward of my folly.

As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from
the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon read more

As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from
the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.

I from the jaws of a gardener's bitch
Snatched this bone and then leapt the ditch.

I from the jaws of a gardener's bitch
Snatched this bone and then leapt the ditch.

So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.

So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.

The fault of the horse is put on the saddle.

The fault of the horse is put on the saddle.

But thy true lovers more admire by far
Thy naked beauties; give me a cigar.

But thy true lovers more admire by far
Thy naked beauties; give me a cigar.

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.

The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.