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The Bathe of the Blackamoor hath sworne not to whiten.
The Bathe of the Blackamoor hath sworne not to whiten.
The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.
The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.
A fair face may hide a foul heart.
A fair face may hide a foul heart.
The singing man keepes his shop in his throate.
The singing man keepes his shop in his throate.
When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before read more
When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.
Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others,
dies in ignorance of himself.
Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others,
dies in ignorance of himself.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
All are not merry that dance lightly.
All are not merry that dance lightly.
Care, mad to see a man sae happy,
E'en drouned himsel amang the nappy.
Care, mad to see a man sae happy,
E'en drouned himsel amang the nappy.
