Geoffrey Chaucer ( 10 of 46 )
She lovede Right fro the firste sighte.
She lovede Right fro the firste sighte.
Mordre wol out, that see we day by day.
Mordre wol out, that see we day by day.
Ther n' is no werkman whatever he be,
That may both werken wel and hastily.
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Ther n' is no werkman whatever he be,
That may both werken wel and hastily.
This wol be done at leisure parfitly.
Yet in oure asshen olde is fyr yreke.
Yet in oure asshen olde is fyr yreke.
It is nought good a sleeping hound wake.
It is nought good a sleeping hound wake.
First he wrought, and afterward he taught.
First he wrought, and afterward he taught.
The jelous swan, agens hire deth that syngith.
The jelous swan, agens hire deth that syngith.
Every honest miller has a golden thumb.
Every honest miller has a golden thumb.
Therefore it behooveth hire a full long spoon
That shal ete with a feend.
Therefore it behooveth hire a full long spoon
That shal ete with a feend.
