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He that marries late, marries ill.
He that marries late, marries ill.
It's an ill councell that hath no escape.
It's an ill councell that hath no escape.
Wouldst thou, or thou,
Forego what's now,
For all that hope may say?
No--joy's read more
Wouldst thou, or thou,
Forego what's now,
For all that hope may say?
No--joy's reply,
From every eye,
Is, "Live we while we may."
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Ask but enough, and you may lower the price as you list.
Ask but enough, and you may lower the price as you list.
Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?
Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?
Here beauty hangs upon the cheek of night,
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear.
Here beauty hangs upon the cheek of night,
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
