[33]. Behead what tear-drops did in Beauty’s eyes,
And leave what Beauty did to cause their rise.
[34]. Behead a well-known animal, and see
Another better known than even he.
[35]. Behead an instrument of pleasant tone,
And leave another one to minstrels known.
[36]. Behead a bird, one common as can be,
And leave one which we not as often see.
[37]. And when ye’ve done all this, like clever elves,
Forever still behead, but leave yourselves.
[38]. Behead a lady, and leave a lady.
[39]. Behead a bird, and leave a vessel.
[40]. Behead a seed, and leave a grain.
[41]. Behead what some men love, and leave what most men love.