Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.

Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.

Joking apart, now let us be serious.

Joking apart, now let us be serious.

At the games end we shall see who gaines.

At the games end we shall see who gaines.

The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
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The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
Though Fate said, a hero should perish ill light;
So up rose bright Phoebus, and down fell the knight.

A snow yeare, a rich yeare.

A snow yeare, a rich yeare.

Great businesses turne on a little pinne.

Great businesses turne on a little pinne.

In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.

In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.

So sweetly she bade me adieu,
I thought that she bade me return.

So sweetly she bade me adieu,
I thought that she bade me return.

I give not gold for mere expectations.

I give not gold for mere expectations.