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So was hir jolly whistel wel y-wette.
So was hir jolly whistel wel y-wette.
A hatt is not made for one shower.
A hatt is not made for one shower.
Fill the bright goblet, spread the festive board!
Fill the bright goblet, spread the festive board!
What a beard hast thou got! thou hast got more hair on thy chin
than Dobbin my thill-horse has read more
What a beard hast thou got! thou hast got more hair on thy chin
than Dobbin my thill-horse has on his tail.
I escaped the Thunder, and fell into the Lightning.
I escaped the Thunder, and fell into the Lightning.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding.
Omittance is no quittance.
Omittance is no quittance.
He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
The tear that is wiped with a little address,
May be follow'd perhaps by a smile.
The tear that is wiped with a little address,
May be follow'd perhaps by a smile.