I would not exchange my life of ease and quiet for the riches of
Arabia.

I would not exchange my life of ease and quiet for the riches of
Arabia.

A pleasant traveling companion helps us on our journey as much as
a carriage.

A pleasant traveling companion helps us on our journey as much as
a carriage.

At Court, every one for himselfe.

At Court, every one for himselfe.

So from that spring, whence comfort seem'd to come,
Discomfort swells.

So from that spring, whence comfort seem'd to come,
Discomfort swells.

But why pursue the common tale?
Or wherefore show how knights prevail,
When ladies dare to hear?

But why pursue the common tale?
Or wherefore show how knights prevail,
When ladies dare to hear?

A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.

A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.

Must I give way and room to your rash choler?

Must I give way and room to your rash choler?

Time rolls on, and we grow old with silent years.

Time rolls on, and we grow old with silent years.

Variety's the very spice of life,
That gives it all its flavour.

Variety's the very spice of life,
That gives it all its flavour.