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The moat at the east gate ,
Is fit to steep hemp in .
That beautiful , virtuous , lady ,
Can respond to you in songs .

The moat at the east gate ,
Is fit to steep the boehmeria in .
That beautiful , virtuous , lady ,
Can respond to you in discourse .

The moat at the east gate ,
Is fit to steep the rope-rush in .
That beautiful , virtuous lady ,
Can respond to you in conversation .