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 8. He is happy Who for himself obtains Fame and kind words: Less sure is that Which a man must have In another's breast.

9. He is happy Who in himself possesses Fame and wit while living; For bad counsels Have oft been received From another's breast.

10. A better burthen No man bears on the way Than much good sense: That is thought better than riches In a strange place; Such is the recourse of the indigent.

11. A worse provision On the way he cannot carry Than too much beer-bibbing; So good is not, As it is said, Beer for the sons of men.

12. A worse provision No man can take from table Than too much beer-bibbing, For the more he drinks The less control he has Of his own mind.

13. Oblivion's heron 'tis called That over potations hovers; He steals the minds of men. With this bird's pinions I was fettered In Gunlad's dwelling.