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Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue,
But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
To weepe for joy is a kinde of Manna.
To weepe for joy is a kinde of Manna.
Fortune favours the bold.
Fortune favours the bold.
And last, the crown of a' my grief.
And last, the crown of a' my grief.
Tam lo'ed him like a vera brither;
They had been fou for weeks thegither.
Tam lo'ed him like a vera brither;
They had been fou for weeks thegither.
Noble houskeepers neede no dores.
Noble houskeepers neede no dores.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
In every Art it is good to have a master.
In every Art it is good to have a master.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.