She only is chaste, who is chaste where there is no danger of
detection: she who does not, because read more

She only is chaste, who is chaste where there is no danger of
detection: she who does not, because she may not, does.

Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.

Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.

All is well ended, if the suit be won.

All is well ended, if the suit be won.

At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.

At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.

Hee that lies long a bed, his estate feeles it.

Hee that lies long a bed, his estate feeles it.

And last, the crown of a' my grief.

And last, the crown of a' my grief.

Alas! the fleeting years, how they roll on!

Alas! the fleeting years, how they roll on!

We have to thank God for this retirement.

We have to thank God for this retirement.

And maidens call it--Love in idleness.

And maidens call it--Love in idleness.