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The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
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The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
Though Fate said, a hero should perish ill light;
So up rose bright Phoebus, and down fell the knight.
He blames Neptune unjustly who twice suffers shipwreck.
He blames Neptune unjustly who twice suffers shipwreck.
Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
My sun has not yet set for ever.
My sun has not yet set for ever.
Discreet women have neither eyes nor eares.
Discreet women have neither eyes nor eares.
Hundreds of men were turned into beasts,
Like the guests at Circe's horrible feasts,
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Hundreds of men were turned into beasts,
Like the guests at Circe's horrible feasts,
By the magic of ale and cider.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower read more
The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the
wind, and the higher the tower the greater the fall thereof.
