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Yestreen, when to the trembling string
The dance gaed thro' the lighted ha',
To thee my fancy read more
Yestreen, when to the trembling string
The dance gaed thro' the lighted ha',
To thee my fancy took its wing;
I sat, but neither heard nor saw.
Give a clowne your finger, and he will take your hand.
Give a clowne your finger, and he will take your hand.
Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.
That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
Many a smale maketh a grate.
Many a smale maketh a grate.
An old dog barks not in vain.
An old dog barks not in vain.
The far-off interest of tears.
The far-off interest of tears.
Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.
Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.
