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I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.
I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.
But there are times when patience proves at fault.
But there are times when patience proves at fault.
So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.
So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.
Restive horses must be roughly dealt with.
Restive horses must be roughly dealt with.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.
His eyes
Were with his heart. and that was far away.
His eyes
Were with his heart. and that was far away.
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
