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The Powers of the Pen

A poem addressed to John Curre ... By E. Lloyd ... The second edition, with large additions

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Some into Murphy's Service bought,
To steal the Wit of France are taught.

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The Pilf'rer we may well acquit,
Who robs our enemies of Wit,
Steal on, and leave them not one Grain,
T'o'er-reach us at a Peace again!