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Shee spins well that breedes her children.
Shee spins well that breedes her children.
Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.
Harp not on that string, madam; that is past.
On painting and fighting looke aloofe.
On painting and fighting looke aloofe.
His essences turn the live air sick.
His essences turn the live air sick.
Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.
Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.
If gaming does an aged sire entice,
Then my young master swiftly learns the vice.
If gaming does an aged sire entice,
Then my young master swiftly learns the vice.
Think, ye may buy the joys o'er dear,
Remember Tam o'Shanter's mare.
Think, ye may buy the joys o'er dear,
Remember Tam o'Shanter's mare.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold
as a lion.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold
as a lion.
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.