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The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," read more
The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," the lady said,
"Saints cannot taste in heaven."
Farre shooting never kild bird.
Farre shooting never kild bird.
So still we glide down to the sea
Of fathomless eternity.
So still we glide down to the sea
Of fathomless eternity.
What an alteration of honour has
Desperate want made!
What an alteration of honour has
Desperate want made!
Sometimes the best gaine is to lose.
Sometimes the best gaine is to lose.
Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has
received one, proclaim it.
Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has
received one, proclaim it.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
After supper walk a mile.
After supper walk a mile.