So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.

So closely our whims on our miseries tread,
That the laugh is awak'd ere the tear can be dried.

Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]

Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]

The faults of his adored escape the notice of the blind admirer.

The faults of his adored escape the notice of the blind admirer.

Cruelty is more cruell, if we defer the pain.

Cruelty is more cruell, if we defer the pain.

We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.

We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.

'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.

'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.

Armour is light at table.

Armour is light at table.

He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]

He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]

Dull winter will re-appear.

Dull winter will re-appear.