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Thomas Tusser. Circa 1515-1580

God sendeth and giveth both mouth and the meat.[20:8]

Five Hundred Points of Good Husbandry.

Except wind stands as never it stood,

It is an ill wind turns none to good.

Five Hundred Points of Good Husbandry. A Description of the Properties of Wind.

At Christmas play and make good cheer,

For Christmas comes but once a year.

Five Hundred Points of Good Husbandry. The Farmer's Daily Diet.

Such, mistress, such Nan,

Such master, such man.[21:1]

Five Hundred Points of Good Husbandry. April's Abstract.

Who goeth a borrowing

Goeth a sorrowing.

Five Hundred Points of Good Husbandry. June's Abstract.

'T is merry in hall

Where beards wag all.[21:2]

Five Hundred Points of Good Husbandry. August's Abstract.

Naught venture naught have.[21:3]

Five Hundred Points of Good Husbandry. October's Abstract.

Dry sun, dry wind;

Safe bind, safe find.[21:4]

Five Hundred Points of Good Husbandry. Washing.