The Basel Dance of Death 15

Matthäus Merian, The Basel Dance of Death: The Councilman (1616) 

"Have you been a master of the city,
and had your seat at the council board? 
Have you ruled well?  It is good for you.
Still, I must now take your cap." 

"I've made my efforts, day and night,
that the common good was served.
I sought benefit and honor for rich and poor;
what I thought good, I increased."