To-morrow, friend, to-morrow.
3. If those to whom we owe a debt,
Are harmed unless we pay,
When shall we struggle to be just?
To-day, my friend, to-day.
But, if our debtor[208] fail our hope,
And plead his ruin thorough,[209]
When shall we weigh his breach[210] of faith?
To-morrow, friend, to-morrow.
4. For virtuous[211] acts, and harmless joys,