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One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.
One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.
What an alteration of honour has
Desperate want made!
What an alteration of honour has
Desperate want made!
And last, the crown of a' my grief.
And last, the crown of a' my grief.
The Catt sees not the mouse ever.
The Catt sees not the mouse ever.
Faire words makes mee looke to my purse.
Faire words makes mee looke to my purse.
If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.
If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
Presse a stick, and it seemes a youth.
Presse a stick, and it seemes a youth.
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
