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The Ingoldsby Legends

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

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The oath he took— As he kiss'd the book,
Nave, transept, and aisle with a thunder-clap shook!
The Bishop sat down with a satisfied look,
And the Thief, releas'd By the Saint deceas'd
Fell into the arms of a neighbouring priest!