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The Shamrock

or, Hibernian Cresses. A Collection of Poems, Songs, Epigrams, &c. Latin as well as English, The Original Production of Ireland. To which are subjoined thoughts on the prevailing system of school education, respecting young ladies as well as gentlemen: with practical proposals for a reformation [by Samuel Whyte]

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An EPITAPH.

[Poor Ralpho lies beneath this Rood]

Poor Ralpho lies beneath this Rood;
And, sure, he must be bless'd;
For, though he could do nothing good,
He meant to do the best.
Think of your Souls, ye guilty Throng,
Who, knowing what is right, do wrong.