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Dreams of Life :

Miscellaneous Poems

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Wrath pinned Lefair fast to the spot!
His vengeance was e'en half forgot!
So sudden was the crushing blow
That fell upon his haughty brow;

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For he were happier in the grave
Than know the offspring of a slave
Was wife to him! And she so dear
That e'en her charmèd name to hear
Was dearer than all else is dear!