We start from the Mother's Arms and we run to the Dustshovel.

We start from the Mother's Arms and we run to the Dustshovel.

Better to be blinde, then to see ill.

Better to be blinde, then to see ill.

To wish to be cured is half way towards cure.

To wish to be cured is half way towards cure.

I am not what I once was.
[Lat., Non sum qualis eram.]

I am not what I once was.
[Lat., Non sum qualis eram.]

As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.

As wither'd roses yield a late perfume.

That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.

That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.

Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.

Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.

Let never maiden think, however fair,
She is not fairer in new clothes than old.

Let never maiden think, however fair,
She is not fairer in new clothes than old.

Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.

Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.