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...calamity." Paulina seizes a dagger from the porter's belt, — " And with unerring stroke around, In every heart fix'd deep the vengeful wound ; Death triumph'd there, while from each villain's tide The ebbing purple pour'da smoky tide. Now from the horrid scene she turn'd her view, And with... | |
 | 1807 - 514 pagine
...calamity." Paulina seizes a dagger from the porter's belt, ." And with unerring stroke around, In e\wy heart fix'd deep the vengeful wound ; Death, triumph'd there, while from each villain's side Then on her knees in agony of sighs, Thus M th' Pow'r Supreme her accents rise: O thou first cause... | |
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What coming guilt can lay bis virtue low? Strange chance, or injury, or love, or rage, To sudden acts of infamy engage; And the most happy may to-morrow try The arduous weight of life's calamity. 