[The Courte of Vertu contaynynge many holy songes, Sonettes, psalmes and ballettes] [by John Hall] |
Dulce bellum inexpertis.
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[The Courte of Vertu | ||
Dulce bellum inexpertis.
As flyes oft tymes in candle flame.
Doo play tyll they be burnt and dye:
So many thynke the warres but game,
Wyth danger tyll the truth they trye.
Doo play tyll they be burnt and dye:
So many thynke the warres but game,
Wyth danger tyll the truth they trye.
Or thus.
As flyes delyght is oft to play,In candell flame tyll death they tast,
So many wyll the warres assay,
That after soone repent theyr hast.
[The Courte of Vertu | ||