Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
Which rank corruption destines for their heart!

In a bondsman's key,
With bated breath and whispering humbleness.

In a bondsman's key,
With bated breath and whispering humbleness.

Better be a foole then a knave.

Better be a foole then a knave.

So still we glide down to the sea
Of fathomless eternity.

So still we glide down to the sea
Of fathomless eternity.

Good Americans when they die go to Paris.

Good Americans when they die go to Paris.

The market is the best garden.

The market is the best garden.

He that is once borne, once must dy.

He that is once borne, once must dy.

'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.

'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.

Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.

Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.