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Euphrenia or the Test of Love

A poem by William Sharp

Sharp, William,1855-1905

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XVIII.

Apart from the more noisy guests,
With grave and solemn mien,
Deep in its silent mysteries,
Whist's worshippers are seen:
That man with lofty forehead
Intent upon the cards,
The destinies of states controls,
And England's honour guards;
Leaving kings, queens, ambassadors,
And diplomatic scuffles,
Their pasteboard representatives
He cavalierly shuffles.