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[XCII. The Devil, had he fidelity]
The Devil, had he fidelity,Would be the finest friend—
Because he has ability,
But Devils cannot mend.
Perfidy is the virtue
That would he but resign,—
The Devil, so amended,
Were durably divine.
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