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The Ingoldsby Legends

or, Mirth and Marvels. By Thomas Ingoldsby [i.e. R. H. Barham]

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As there—in simplest vestment clad,
He speaks beneath the churchyard tree,
In solemn tones,—but yet not sad,—
Of what Man is—what Man shall be!