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The MORAL.

‘Delay, tho' Dangerous in other Things,
‘In Difficulties kind Assistance brings:
‘And, when Men cannot shun impending Fate,
‘They wisely shou'd the Stroke procrastinate.
‘Wretches Condemn'd, by gaining a Reprieve,
‘Find Means to get their Pardon pass'd, and live.