Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.

Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.

My ventures are not in one bottom trusted.

My ventures are not in one bottom trusted.

Just then, as by the tumult riven,
Poured down at once the lowering heaven.

Just then, as by the tumult riven,
Poured down at once the lowering heaven.

It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to
the exciting influence of the grape.

It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to
the exciting influence of the grape.

And with them words of so sweet breath composed
As made the things more rich.

And with them words of so sweet breath composed
As made the things more rich.

Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.

Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.

He that goes softly goes safely.

He that goes softly goes safely.

If the old dog barke he gives counsell.

If the old dog barke he gives counsell.

Pleasant is the recollection of dangers past.

Pleasant is the recollection of dangers past.