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Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
That which two will, takes effect.
That which two will, takes effect.
But that old man, who is lord of the broad estate and the hall,
Dropped off gorged from a read more
But that old man, who is lord of the broad estate and the hall,
Dropped off gorged from a scheme which left us flaccid and
drained.
Great strokes make not sweete musick.
Great strokes make not sweete musick.
Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
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Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make us scorn!
Wi' tippenny, we fear nae evil;
Wi' usquebae, we'll face the devil!
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
Not perfect, nay, but full of tender wants.
Not perfect, nay, but full of tender wants.
What your glasse telles you, will not be told by Councell.
What your glasse telles you, will not be told by Councell.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
