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And if they do reply , Spare not to give the lie . So when thou hast , as I
Commanded thee , done blabbing ; Although to give the lie Deserves no less
than stabbing ; Yet stab at thee who will , No stab the soul can kill . THE SILENT
LOVER .
And if they do reply , Spare not to give the lie . So when thou hast , as I
Commanded thee , done blabbing ; Although to give the lie Deserves no less
than stabbing ; Yet stab at thee who will , No stab the soul can kill . THE SILENT
LOVER .
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