'Tis in grain, sir; 'twill endure wind and weather.

'Tis in grain, sir; 'twill endure wind and weather.

So many men in Court and so many strangers.

So many men in Court and so many strangers.

Doe what thou oughtest, and come what come can.

Doe what thou oughtest, and come what come can.

Preferment goes by letter and affection.

Preferment goes by letter and affection.

No tye can oblige the perfidious.
[No tie can oblige the perfidious.]

No tye can oblige the perfidious.
[No tie can oblige the perfidious.]

If all fooles had babies, wee should want fuell.

If all fooles had babies, wee should want fuell.

Flies are busiest about leane horses.

Flies are busiest about leane horses.

Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.

Each age has deemed the new-born year
The fittest time for festal cheer.

Then fill the bowl--way with gloom!
Our joys shall always last;
For Hope shall brighten days to read more

Then fill the bowl--way with gloom!
Our joys shall always last;
For Hope shall brighten days to come,
And Mem'ry gild the past.