Vulgar words in Mediæval Wales - Chiefly in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries: Six Popular Lectures (Page 1)
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Richly poor Our father and brother, Exalted, lowly, Honey of minds; With the ox and ass, The Lord of life Lies in a manger; And a heap of straw As a chair, Clothed in tatters; Velvet He wants not, Nor white ermine-- To cover Him; Around His couch Rags were seen Instead of fine linen."
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Therefore it is better to be an ass than a pig."