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The REVENGE, an EPIGRAM.
Niger, with treach'ry, lies, and spite,
My reputation slays;
Whilst I the paultry knave requite,
By loading him with praise.
My reputation slays;
Whilst I the paultry knave requite,
By loading him with praise.
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How oddly happy is my case,
'Tis easy to conceive
Since whatsoever either says
No mortal can believe.
'Tis easy to conceive
Since whatsoever either says
No mortal can believe.
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