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In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.
In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.
Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.
Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.
You may suppress natural propensities by force, but they will be
certain to re-appear.
You may suppress natural propensities by force, but they will be
certain to re-appear.
I am sure care's an enemy to life.
I am sure care's an enemy to life.
Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.
Thou wear a lion's hide! doff it for shame,
And hang a calf's skin on those recreant limbs.
Harken to reason or shee will bee heard.
Harken to reason or shee will bee heard.
So was hir jolly whistel wel y-wette.
So was hir jolly whistel wel y-wette.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
You may break, you may shatter the vase, as you will,
But the scent of the roses will hang read more
You may break, you may shatter the vase, as you will,
But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.