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O, what may man within him hide,
Though angel on the outward side!
O, what may man within him hide,
Though angel on the outward side!
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.]
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?
Who gives to all, denies all.
Who gives to all, denies all.
Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.
Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.
Acerra always drinks till dawn.
Acerra always drinks till dawn.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
