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'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.
'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.
I'll potch at him some way;
Or wrath or craft may get him.
I'll potch at him some way;
Or wrath or craft may get him.
Shun an inquisitive man, he is invariably a tell-tale.
Shun an inquisitive man, he is invariably a tell-tale.
The charges of building and making of gardens are unknowne.
The charges of building and making of gardens are unknowne.
When a friend askes, there is no to morrow.
When a friend askes, there is no to morrow.
The generous heart
Should scorn a pleasure which gives others pain.
The generous heart
Should scorn a pleasure which gives others pain.
Keepe good men company, and you shall be of the number.
Keepe good men company, and you shall be of the number.
Anything for a quiet life.
Anything for a quiet life.
Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.
Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.