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Two old cocks within the house,

And a dog and cat;

Stony bread, and blunted knife,

Thoughtful husband—wicked wife—

When such blessings dwell together,

Tell me, man of patience, whether

Patience tolerates that.

waters against the waters are splashing,

The winds are against the windows dashing;

Come, maiden! whose eyes with light are flashing,

Come to the window, and look at heaven!

No! not on a day so dark as this is—

No! not to the window—sweet maiden of blisses—

But come to the door, and give me two kisses,

And I will give thee seven.