Translations. - Of Life At Court. (Luther's Song-Book.)

To the tune—Ein Lappisch Mann: A Silly Man. Who number one Keeps in the van, And gently can His hoop drive on And fawn and fan, And every man Counts dust and bran— Is now the cock to crow to Pan. Who has in sight To live upright, Keep honour bright, And be true quite— In vain shall fight And lose his might, Shall meet with slight And scorn and spite, And serve the rest, unhappy wight. By flattery’s rod There’s many a lad Great wealth has had, And praises glad; Down in the mud He’ll others tread And honour wed: So goes the world heels over head! Whatever man Has no such plan, From court must run; Such never won But scoff and ban. Who flatter can, And sting and tan— He is at court the best o’ the clan!