I tell the tale as it was told to me.

I tell the tale as it was told to me.

In my integrity I'll wrap me up.

In my integrity I'll wrap me up.

It's more paine to doe nothing then something.

It's more paine to doe nothing then something.

An ill agreement is better then a good judgement.
[An ill agreement is better than a good judgment.]

An ill agreement is better then a good judgement.
[An ill agreement is better than a good judgment.]

Turning these jests out of service, let us talk in good earnest.

Turning these jests out of service, let us talk in good earnest.

Care, mad to see a man sae happy,
E'en drouned himsel amang the nappy.

Care, mad to see a man sae happy,
E'en drouned himsel amang the nappy.

Whether shall the Oxe goe, where he shall not labour?

Whether shall the Oxe goe, where he shall not labour?

Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!

Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!

Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.

Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.