Thomas Wyatt - "Caesar, when that the traitor of Egypt" lyrics

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Thomas Wyatt - "Caesar, when that the traitor of Egypt" lyrics

Caesar, when that the traitor of Egypt, With th'honorable head did him present, Covering his gladness, did represent Plaint with his tears outward, as it is writ; And Hanniball, eke, when fortune him sh** Clean from his reign, and from all his intent Laughed to his folk whom sorrow did torment, His cruel despite for to disgorge and quit. So chanceth it oft that every pa**ion The mind hideth by colour contrary With feigned visage, now sad, now merry; Whereby if I laughed any time or season, It is for because I have n'other way To cloak my care but under sport and play.