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 Where shall he sit? In much haste is he, Who on his ways has To try his luck.

3. Fire is needful To him who is come in, And whose knees are frozen; Food and raiment A man requires Who o'er the fell has traveled.

4. Water to him is needful, Who for refection comes, A towel and hospitable invitation, A good reception; If he can get it, Discourse and answer.

5. Wit is needful To him who travels far: At home all is easy. A laughingstock is he   Who nothing knows, And with the instructed sits.

6. Of his understanding No one should be proud, But rather in conduct cautious. When the prudent and taciturn Come to a dwelling, Harm seldom befalls the cautious; For a firmer friend No man ever gets Than great sagacity.

7. A wary guest Who to refection comes Keeps a cautious silence; With his ears listens, And with his eyes observes: So explores every prudent man.