Let us crown ourselves with rosebuds before they wither.

Let us crown ourselves with rosebuds before they wither.

If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.

If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.

A mountaine and a river are good neighbours.

A mountaine and a river are good neighbours.

Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.

Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.

Revenge is sweeter than life itself.

Revenge is sweeter than life itself.

But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.

He that commits a fault, thinkes every one speakes of it.

He that commits a fault, thinkes every one speakes of it.

The clown waits for the river to run itself dry. [Crossing
Cheapside.]

The clown waits for the river to run itself dry. [Crossing
Cheapside.]

Am I always to be a mere listener? Shall I never reply?

Am I always to be a mere listener? Shall I never reply?