She loved me for the dangers I had passed,
And I loved her for having pitied them.

She loved me for the dangers I had passed,
And I loved her for having pitied them.

Preferment goes by letter and affection,
And not by old gradation, where each second
Stood heir to read more

Preferment goes by letter and affection,
And not by old gradation, where each second
Stood heir to th's first.

A gentle heart is tyed with an easie thread.

A gentle heart is tyed with an easie thread.

Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.

Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.

Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]

Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]

When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot bee much.

When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot bee much.

But shepherds know
How hot the mid-day sun shall glow
From the mist of morning sky.

But shepherds know
How hot the mid-day sun shall glow
From the mist of morning sky.

An ill deede cannot bring honour.

An ill deede cannot bring honour.

Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.

Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.