But that old man, who is lord of the broad estate and the hall,
Dropped off gorged from a read more

But that old man, who is lord of the broad estate and the hall,
Dropped off gorged from a scheme which left us flaccid and
drained.

Oh what a goodly outside falsehood hath!

Oh what a goodly outside falsehood hath!

To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the read more

To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the nation;
Sure John and I are more than quit.

Good words are worth much, and cost little.

Good words are worth much, and cost little.

As many men as there are existing, so many are their different
pursuits.

As many men as there are existing, so many are their different
pursuits.

I'll have a fling.

I'll have a fling.

Nought so vile, that on the earth doth live,
But to the earth some special good cloth give.

Nought so vile, that on the earth doth live,
But to the earth some special good cloth give.

Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.

Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.

In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.

In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.