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They that know one another salute a farre off.
They that know one another salute a farre off.
To a great night, a great Lanthorne.
To a great night, a great Lanthorne.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Hit the nail on the head.
Hit the nail on the head.
Then let me quaff the foamy tide,
And through the dance meandering glide.
Then let me quaff the foamy tide,
And through the dance meandering glide.
I kissed thee, ere I killed thee.
I kissed thee, ere I killed thee.
Our native land attracts us with some mysterious charm, never to
be forgotten.
Our native land attracts us with some mysterious charm, never to
be forgotten.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
Which rank corruption destines for their heart!
