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Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep,
And in his simple show he harbors treason.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep,
And in his simple show he harbors treason.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.
How the devil is it that fresh features
Have such a charm for us poor human creatures?
How the devil is it that fresh features
Have such a charm for us poor human creatures?
To play at Chesse when the house is on fire.
To play at Chesse when the house is on fire.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
