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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.
Go to Jericho.
Let them all go to Jericho,
And ne'er be seen againe.
Go to Jericho.
Let them all go to Jericho,
And ne'er be seen againe.
Nothing is more acceptable to a man, than a friend in time of
need.
Nothing is more acceptable to a man, than a friend in time of
need.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Life like an empty dream flits by.
Life like an empty dream flits by.
Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]
Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
The cares that flutter batlike round fretted roofs.
The cares that flutter batlike round fretted roofs.
